Needing pork, China is to buy a US supplier, Smithfield Foods

by Michael J de la Merced and David Barboza

Demand for pork in China reflects its booming economy and rising middle class. But that rapidly growing appetite has strained its food production systems, leading to breakdowns and a number of food safety scandals.

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