Source: Michael Fielding, MEATINGPLACE, 10/14/13

In the wake of the purchase by Chinese-based Shuanghui International, the great-grandson of the founder of Smithfield Foods has left the company, according to the Virginian-Pilot.

Joseph W. Luter IV, who was named executive vice president in 2008, resigned from his position as executive vice president of the company, effective Oct. 11.

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