Smithfield Foods, Inc. is the world’s largest pork producer and processor. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, it runs facilities in 26 U.S. states, including the world's largest meat-processing plant in Tar Heel, North Carolina, and has operations in Brazil, China, France, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Spain, and the United Kingdom.JBS S.A. acquired Smithfield Foods's beef business. It was renamed JBS Packerland.
The American Royal World Series of Barbecue is held at the Kansas Speedway over four days in mid September. This signature Kansas City event features incredible live music, delicious BBQ and local food, a full line up of kids activities, and a vendor fair authentic to Kansas City and BBQ enthusiasts.