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 than ...

The Smithfield, Virginia-based company operates both ... and hot dogs under brands such as Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous, while its Fresh Pork segment processes live hogs into various ...

Nathan’s Famous benefits from a high-margin licensing business, primarily through its agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc. The company earns stable royalties from retail sales of its branded ...