The famed contest began in 1972 and will continue as an Independence Day tradition.

Smithfield Foods Inc. said it would acquire legendary hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous in a deal valued at about $450 million, ...

Pork processor Smithfield Foods said Wednesday it is gobbling up iconic hot-dog brand Nathan’s Famous in a $450 million deal. Smithfield – a Chinese-owned food processor based in Virginia – will pay ...

Smithfield Foods has entered a deal to purchase Nathan's Famous, the hot dog and sausage brand, for $102 a share in cash.

Smithfield Foods announced Wednesday it is acquiring Nathan's Famous, bringing together the largest pork and pig producer in ...

SMITHFIELD, VA. — Pork processor Smithfield Foods is acquiring Nathan’s Famous Inc., owner of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog ...

Nathan’s Famous, the 108-year-old Coney Island hot dog brand synonymous with classic American food culture, has been sold to ...