Aug 12 (Reuters) - U.S. pork processor Smithfield Foods ( SFD )

posted a rise in second-quarter sales and profit on

Tuesday, fueled by resilient demand for its packaged meats,

including bacon, and fresh pork business, along with cost-saving

efforts.

The company's sales rose 11% to $3.79 billion during the

quarter. It earned adjusted profit of 55 cents per share,

compared with 51 cents a year ago.