Joe Luter III, Who Built Smithfield Foods Into a Meatpacking Power, Dies at 86
Wall Street JournalFriday, September 12, 2025 at 5:56:00 PM
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Joe Luter III, the influential CEO who transformed Smithfield Foods into the largest pork processor in the U.S., has passed away at the age of 86. His leadership and strategic deals significantly shaped the meatpacking industry.
Editor’s Note: Luter's death marks the end of an era for Smithfield Foods and the meatpacking industry. His vision and business acumen not only expanded the company but also impacted the agricultural landscape in the U.S. This loss resonates within the industry and among those who knew him.
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