Of note: Smithfield, the ham company, was Virginia owned and operated until about 2013 when it was sold to a Chinese company for just over $4 billion. The bottom line: The Isle of Wight's old ham ...

One Virginia museum loves ham so much that they put some on display in an exhibit they call "The Last Ham." Yes, folks, if you happen to find yourself in Smithfield, Virginia, you can feast your ...

The Virginia-based company has focused on selling pork, ham and sausages under brands including Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan's Famous because its packaged meats business can earn higher margins ...