WH Group (OTCMKTS: WHGLY) is the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, with an integrated business model spanning from feed production and breeding to slaughtering, processing and distribution. Headquartered in Hong Kong with principal operations in Mainland China, the company markets fresh pork and value-added meat products under a portfolio of well-established brands. Its offerings include chilled and frozen pork, bacon, ham, sausages and other prepared meat specialties for retail, foodservice and industrial customers.
With origins tracing back to 1958 when it was founded as Shuanghui Group in Luohe, Henan Province, WH Group has grown through a series of strategic investments and acquisitions. The most notable transaction occurred in 2013, when it acquired Smithfield Foods, the largest pork processor in the United States, marking one of the biggest ever foreign takeovers of an American food company. This move expanded WH Group’s footprint into North America and Europe and strengthened its global supply chain capabilities.
Under the leadership of Chairman Wan Long, who has guided the company’s international expansion, WH Group maintains a vertically integrated supply network that emphasizes biosecurity, traceability and food safety. The company’s operations include feed mills, nucleus herds, multiplier farms, commercial farms, slaughterhouses, deep-processing facilities and cold-chain logistics centers. This integration supports consistent product quality, cost management and responsiveness to shifting consumer preferences.
Looking forward, WH Group is focusing on innovation, sustainability and digital transformation to drive efficiency and enhance product portfolios. Initiatives include investment in research and development, development of eco-friendly farming practices and deployment of smart agriculture technologies. These efforts aim to strengthen the company’s market position and deliver long-term value to customers and stakeholders across its global markets.
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