Smithfield Foods to Build New Facility in Sioux Falls

The new processing plant will replace the company's existing 100-year-old facility in the city.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. has announced plans to build a new packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The new plant, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will be located in Foundation Park and replace Smithfield's existing facility that has been a central part of the regional economy for over a century.

Why it matters

The new, state-of-the-art Smithfield facility will provide significant efficiency gains for the company's fresh pork and packaged meats operations. It also demonstrates Smithfield's continued commitment to supporting independent hog farmers, corn and soybean producers, and other agricultural sectors in South Dakota and the surrounding region.

The details

Smithfield's new facility will be built in Foundation Park, a 1,000+-acre heavy industrial park located in northwest Sioux Falls. The company has worked closely with South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken, and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation on the project.

  • Smithfield has initiated the approval process to build the new facility.
  • The new facility will replace Smithfield's existing plant that has been operating in Sioux Falls for over 100 years.

The players

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

A leading global food company and one of the largest pork producers in the world.

Larry Rhoden

The Governor of South Dakota.

Paul TenHaken

The Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Sioux Falls Development Foundation

A public-private partnership focused on economic development in the Sioux Falls region.

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What’s next

The new Smithfield facility is subject to permitting and other regulatory and design approvals before construction can begin.

The takeaway

Smithfield's investment in a new state-of-the-art processing facility in Sioux Falls demonstrates the company's long-term commitment to the regional agricultural economy and its continued role as a major employer and economic driver in South Dakota.