Shuanghui

Shuanghui (also known as Shineway and WH Group) is a Chinese multinational meat and food processing company headquartered in Luohe, Henan, China. It is the largest meat producer in China and is majority owned by the WH Group.

History

Shuanghui was established in 1958 in Luohe, Henan. The company was originally a state-owned enterprise, but was privatized in the 1990s. In 2013, Shuanghui acquired the largest pork producer in the United States, Smithfield Foods, for $4.72 billion, marking the largest Chinese acquisition of an American company to date.

Products

Shuanghui's main products include fresh and frozen pork, processed meat products, and convenience food. The company also produces and sells poultry, beef, lamb, and various by-products.

Operations

Shuanghui operates through several business segments, including Meat Processing, Packaged Meats, and Corporate and Others. The company has a broad distribution network that covers all of China's provinces and major cities, and it exports its products to more than 40 countries and regions.

Controversies

In 2011, Shuanghui was involved in a food safety scandal when illegal additives, used to make pork leaner, were found in its meat products. The company has since taken steps to improve its food safety standards and regain consumer trust.

See also

• WH Group
• Smithfield Foods
• Food industry in China