Foodstuff and Fertilizer Business Highlights

Smithfield Foods: Sumitomo developed a niche market for Smithfield Foods pork products in Japan. In just 24 months, Smithfield went from a non-exporter to one of the largest chilled pork distributors between the U.S. and Japan.

Pressa Agri was established by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA) and Sumitomo Corporation (SC) in May 2000 to consolidate investment and trading activities in the cattle feed market and other related agricultural products in the U.S. and Canada. Pressa Agri provides services through its subsidiary companies: Oregon Hay Products, Inc.; Alberta Timothy Company, Ltd.; and Sunland Hay Exports, Inc.

MagAmp® K Fertilizer – Reliable Nutrients for Colorful Results
MagAmp® K Fertilizer, an exclusive Sumitomo product enables growers across the U.S. and Japan to reduce labor costs and time by using this slow release compound fertilizer.

CFPC – Summit Agriculture Company
California Florida Plants Company L.P. (CFPC) is a joint venture of Summit Agriculture Company, a subsidiary of SCOA and Sumitomo Corporation, and Shibata Brothers. This company is one of the largest flower producers in the U.S., particularly for carnations and roses. It is also one of the largest wholesalers in the U.S.