Hormel Foods Corp.

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Austin, MN 55912-3680
United States
(507) 437-5443
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Planters Nut Duos
The combination of delicious flavors and crunchy textures in Planters Nut Duos satisfies whether you’re feeling fancy or not. Each nut is specially roasted to have its own...
Jan. 21, 2025
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Hormel Foods Corporation Planters Nut Duo
Planters Nut Duos snacks from Hormel Foods Corp. combine two complementary two types in a single 5oz resealable bag. Three crave-worthy options include Planters Buffalo Cashews...
June 19, 2024
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5oz PLANTERS Dill Pickle Cashews
Planters Dill Pickle Cashews mix the smooth flavor of the cashews and dill pickle for those looking for the perfect balance of crunch and dill pickle. Open a pack of Planters ...
Jan. 11, 2024
CORN NUTS
CORN NUTS Mexican Street Corn
Corn Nuts Mexican Street Corn is bursting with bold flavor and a satisfying crunch for the ultimate snack time experience that keeps you coming back for more. These fun-to-eat...
Jan. 11, 2024
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Hormel Foods Corp. answers hunger with Hormel(r) Compleats(r), an extensive line of hearty, individual serving meals featuring chicken, beef, turkey or tuna as well as vegetables...
Aug. 24, 2007

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Food manufacturers are developing new center-of plate offerings for the vending operator based on consumer needs. The key trends are quality, value and portion size.
Sept. 27, 2010

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Hormel Foods Dill Pickle and Jalapeno flavored pepperoni
Hormel is adding heat and tang to its pepperoni lineup with two new varieties: jalapeño and dill pickle. The new flavors of the grab-and-go snack tap into consumer demand for ...
Aug. 12, 2025
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At Hormel Foods, Christie Crouch joins as VP of marketing for Snacking and Entertaining; Paul Peil promoted to lead Fresh and Ready Meats.
Hormel Foods Corp. has announced two leadership moves aimed at advancing its brand and retail strategy. Christie Crouch will lead marketing for key snacking and entertaining brands...
July 24, 2025
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The 2025 team of Peanutters includes Aria “Almond Aria” Conte, Hudson “Nutty Huddy” Ritchie and Adleigh “Mayes-elnut” Mayes.
Planters deployed a team of “Peanutters,” or brand ambassadors, to represent the iconic brand and connect with fans at interactive events on a year-long, nationwide tour.
July 1, 2025
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John Ghingo (left) was named president of Hormel Foods Corp., and Jeffrey M. Ettinger (right) was named interim CEO.
John Ghingo was named president of Hormel Foods Corp., and Jeffrey M. Ettinger was named interim CEO.
June 26, 2025
MegaMex Foods / Tajin
MegaMex Foods / Tajin
Refrigerated guacamole brand Wholly Guacamole has partnered with Tajín to introduce a new Chile Lime variety, combining creamy guacamole with the zesty kick of Tajín Clásico Seasoning...
June 19, 2025
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Protein nut rolls for snackers seeking natural, organic treat
Genius Gourmet teamed up with the maker of Skippy brand peanut butter to develop Skippy Inspired Protein Nut Rolls.
April 10, 2025
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Hormel Foods appoints Jeff Ettinger to board of directors
Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the Hormel Foundation, has been reappointed to the Hormel Foods board of directors.
April 1, 2025
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Hormel’s Mark Ourada (left) will retire, and David Weber (right) will succeed him as vice president of the food service business segment.
Mark Ourada, group vice president of Hormel Foods Corp.'s food service business segment, will retire after 37 years of service.
Jan. 30, 2025
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Hormel Foods promotes Clausman
Hormel Foods Corp. appointed Mike Clausman to vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.
Dec. 16, 2024
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Planters launches new flavor-forward innovation in snack nuts
Planters Nut Duos Snacks provides the ultimate snack experience – two nut types combined with two flavors to bring an experience of texture and flavor in one bag.
April 2, 2024

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Hsia will be responsible for managing all brand-building activities for the Hormel Foods growing portfolio of snacking and entertaining brands, including Planters, Corn Nuts, ...
Feb. 8, 2023
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Hormel Foods announced that the company achieved record annual sales with growth from all four operating segments. AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation...
Nov. 25, 2020
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Pierre Lilly named senior vice president and chief compliance officer for Hormel Foods
Pierre Lilly joined the company in 2016 as director of internal audit. In his new role as senior vice president and chief compliance officer, he will oversee compliance, risk ...
Oct. 26, 2020
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Hormel's Breakfast Food Truck will offer free samples of the new Oven-Baked Egg Bites™ at retail locations and for front-line workers across the United States. AUSTIN, Minn., ...
Oct. 5, 2020
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Hormel Black Label Egg Bites and Hormel Black Label Breakfast Combos Breakfast Items
AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of Hormel® Black Label® bacon products, a leader in breakfast meats in America, announced today the launch of Hormel™ ...
Sept. 28, 2020
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SPAMbassadors™ giving a virtual tour of the SPAM® Museum
Hormel Foods is reopening its SPAM® Museum in Austin, Minn, which showcases the precooked canned meat product. The museum also has live virtual tours over Zoom.Hormel Foods Announces...
July 2, 2020
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Hormel Foods Corporation's Group VP, Corporate Strategy, has retired after a decades-long tenure with the company. Hormel Foods Announces RetirementJim Splinter, Group Vice President...
June 11, 2020
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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire...
Feb. 20, 2020
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Hormel Foods Corporation announced Nov. 21 a donation of 80,000 pounds of food to support #TeamJulie in the KARE 11 Food Fight. The Food Fight is a competitive food drive between the KARE 11 (Minneapolis, Minn.) news anchors that benefits the Second Harvest Heartland food bank.
AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), today announced a donation of 80,000 pounds of food to support #TeamJulie in the KARE 11 Food...
Nov. 22, 2019
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AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, today announced it has been recognized by Forbes on its 2019 ...
Nov. 14, 2019
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In the past year, plant-based food sales in the US increased by 11% to an impressive $4.5 billion USD, while the global vegan foods market is estimated to hit $24.3 billion USD by 2026.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- It started with plant-based milk, then plant-based yogurt and now it's plant-based meat that's taking the spotlight, resulting in a massive...
Oct. 24, 2019
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Home page of the latest Hormel Foods Corporate Responsibility Report.
AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it has achieved its nonrenewable energy use reduction goal and had a record ...
Sept. 30, 2019
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AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- During its annual presentation at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston, Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), ...
Sept. 5, 2019
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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a leading global branded food company, today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal...
Aug. 26, 2019
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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) is pleased to announce that it has ranked No. 23 on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell...
Aug. 6, 2019
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The Hormel Foods 2017 Corporate Responsibility Report home page.
AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation announced the launch of its 12th annual corporate responsibility (CR) report. The report is available online...
Sept. 5, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE : HRL ), a leading global branded food company, reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018...
Aug. 23, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 15, 2018 -- Hormel Foods Corporation announced the company was recently ranked No. 25 on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list. Each year, the...
Aug. 15, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., May 24, 2018 -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a leading global branded food company, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018. All comparisons are...
May 30, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., May 24, 2018 -- Hormel Foods announced the retirement of Don Kremin, group vice president of Specialty Foods. In his 34-year career with Hormel Foods, Kremin held...
May 24, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, one of the world's leading branded food companies, announced that Jeff Frank, president of MegaMex Foods...
March 6, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a leading global branded food company, reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. All earnings...
Feb. 22, 2018
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation reported record performance for the fiscal year 2016 fourth quarter and full year. All comparisons are to the fourth quarter...
Nov. 28, 2016
Jeffrey M. Ettinger will retire as CEO of Hormel Foods Corp.
AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation announced that Jeffrey M. Ettinger will retire as chief executive officer on October 30, 2016. Ettinger will continue ...
Sept. 7, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation reported record performance for the fiscal year 2016 third quarter.All comparisons are to the third quarter of fiscal ...
Aug. 18, 2016
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May 31, 2016 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight TimeAUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced it has closed on the acquisition of Justin’s, LLC...
May 31, 2016
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May 25, 2016 06:30 AM Eastern Daylight TimeAUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced that Jody H. Feragen will retire as executive vice...
May 26, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Justin’s, LLC (Justin’s), owner of the Justin’s® brand...
May 20, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation today announced the upcoming retirements of Roland G. Gentzler, vice president of finance and treasurer, and James R. ...
March 30, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation today announced it donated a semi-trailer of products to help Flint, Mich., families dealing with the unprecedented water...
March 25, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2016 first quarter.All comparisons are to the first quarter of fiscal...
Feb. 16, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation today announced the upcoming retirement of Jeffrey A. Nuytten, vice president of Refrigerated Foods operations. As a result...
Jan. 28, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation today announced that it was named to the 2016 Best Companies for Leaders list by Chief Executive magazine for the third...
Jan. 8, 2016
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced that Chad A. Randick, vice president, foodservice division, Jennie-O Turkey Store, will advance...
Nov. 25, 2015
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November 24, 2015 06:30 AM Eastern Standard Time AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2015...
Nov. 24, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has elected James P. Snee to the position of president and chief operating...
Oct. 21, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 19, 2015-- Hormel Foods Corporation today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2015 third quarter. All comparisons are to the third...
Aug. 19, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced as a result of its definitive agreement to acquire Applegate Farms, LLC, Steven J. Lykken and...
June 18, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it surpassed its goal to reduce solid waste 10 percent by 2020 six years early, with the release...
June 12, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2015 second quarter. All comparisons are to the second...
May 20, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation, today announced the retirement of Julie H. Craven, vice president of corporate communications, and Joe C. Swedberg, vice...
March 24, 2015
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today reported record performance for the fiscal year 2014 fourth quarter and full year.All comparisons are...
Nov. 25, 2014
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), today announced the advancements of Mark D. Vaupel, Swen Neufeldt and Jeffrey A. Grev. These advancements ...
Sept. 24, 2014
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) today announced the closing of its acquisition of CytoSport Holdings, Inc., the maker of Muscle Milk® products...
Aug. 12, 2014
Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of 55,000 Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals to a Feeding America food bank to aid in relief efforts for Minot, N.D., following the recent...
July 22, 2014
Hormel Foods Corp. has announced the advancement of Robert G. Samples to vice president of sales and marketing at Farmer John, based in Vernon, Calif. In his new role, Samples...
July 22, 2014
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2011 second quarter.All comparisons are to the second quarter or first half of fiscal 2010. All per share results...
July 22, 2014
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced that as a result of its definitive agreement to acquire CytoSport Holdings, Inc., maker of...
July 10, 2014
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AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CytoSport Holdings, Inc., maker...
July 8, 2014
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AUSTIN, Minn. | May 21, 2014 Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today reported its performance for the fiscal year 2014 second quarter. All comparisons are to the second quarter...
May 21, 2014
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced that it has been recognized on the 15th annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the sixth consecutive year...
April 30, 2014
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Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2014 first quarter. All comparisons are to the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The company reported fiscal 2014 first...
Feb. 21, 2014
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced the upcoming retirements of William F. Snyder, senior vice president - supply chain, David P. Juhlke, vice president of human resources and Michael...
Feb. 3, 2014
Hormel Foods announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 results with sales increasing 7 and 6 percent, respectively.The company reported fiscal 2013 fourth quarter net ...
Nov. 27, 2013
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Hormel Foods announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Phillip L. Minerich, vice president of research and development, effective Dec. 31, 2013. As a result, Dr. Kevin L. Myers...
Sept. 25, 2013
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Hormel Foods introduces Hormel® REV® wraps; a protein-rich snack providing sustained, real energy to keep snackers fueled longer. Adding to the Hormel Foods portfolio of convenient...
Sept. 3, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2013 third quarter. All comparisons are to the third quarter or first nine months of fiscal 2012. The company’s...
Aug. 23, 2013
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the advancement of Thomas R. Day, group vice president, foodservice, to group vice president, refrigerated foods. As a result, Deanna T. Brady, vice...
July 30, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. lowered its full year guidance range for fiscal 2013 from $1.93 to $2.03 per share to $1.88 to $1.96 per share."Lower than expected results in our pork operations...
June 20, 2013
Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of three semitrailer loads of product to assist with tornado relief efforts in Oklahoma. The donation of 165,000 Hormel® Compleats® microwave...
May 28, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2013 second quarter. All comparisons are to second quarter or first half of fiscal 2012.The company reported fiscal...
May 24, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced it has been recognized with two top employer accolades, including Military Times EDGE magazine’s Best for Vets Employers list, and Experience’s Best...
May 23, 2013
Hormel Foods Corp. recently announced that it was ranked the top Minnesota-based company (No. 31) on the 14th annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine 100 Best Corporate ...
April 16, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2013 first quarter. Fiscal 2013 first quarter net earnings were $129.7 million, up 1 percent from earnings of $...
Feb. 22, 2013
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the closing of its acquisition of the U.S.-based Skippy® peanut butter business from Unilever U.S. Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. This closing includes...
Feb. 7, 2013
Unilever has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its global Skippy business to Hormel Foods for a total cash consideration of approximately $700 million.The transaction...
Jan. 4, 2013
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced that it has met its “Go for $2B by 2012” goal by achieving $2 billion in total sales from new products created since 2000 by the end of fiscal year...
Nov. 29, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of four semi-trailer loads of product to assist with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The donation includes two semi-trailers of Hormel®...
Nov. 6, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced that the company has been named on the 2012 Newsweek Green Rankings for a fourth straight year.Hormel Foods ranked No. 421, moving up eight spots ...
Oct. 24, 2012
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced the upcoming retirements of Richard A. Bross, group vice president of Hormel Foods and president of Hormel Foods International Corp. (HFIC), as well...
Sept. 27, 2012
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The saying "everything's bigger in Texas" will ring especially true on October 1, as Fritos® brand corn chips celebrates its 80th anniversary in a big way – by setting out to ...
Sept. 5, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2012 third quarter.All comparisons are to the third quarter or first nine months of fiscal 2011.The company reported...
Aug. 24, 2012
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced the upcoming retirements of Douglas R. Reetz, vice president of Hormel Foods and senior vice president of consumer products sales (CPS), and Dennis...
July 26, 2012
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Hormel Foods Corp. is putting on a 75th birthday bash at its Austin, Minn. processing plant for SPAM® where it now turns out 110 million pounds of SPAM® per year.
July 6, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2012 second quarter.
May 24, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the upcoming retirement of William (Bill) Burke, Jr., president of Burke Marketing Corp., Nev., Ia.
April 17, 2012
I.J. “Jim” Holton, former CEO and president at Hormel Foods Corp., died at his home in Austin, Minn. on April, 11
April 16, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of 55,000 Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals and more than 11,000 cases of Hormel® turkey pepperoni packs to Feeding America to aid in ...
March 15, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the advancement of Luis G. Marconi, managing director of MegaMex Foods in Orange, Calif., to vice president of grocery products marketing at the Hormel...
Feb. 23, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the upcoming retirements of Daniel A. Hartzog, vice president of sales, consumer products sales, and Bruce R. Schweitzer, vice president of operations...
Feb. 3, 2012
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its performance for the fiscal year 2011 fourth quarter and full year.
Nov. 22, 2011
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the retirement of Michael D. Tolbert, group vice president of specialty foods, effective Dec. 31, 2011. Donald H. Kremin will replace Tolbert and ...
Oct. 12, 2011
Hormel Foods Corp. announced the retirement of James R. Hoffman, vice president of Hormel Foods International Corp. (HIFC) for the Americas, effective Jan. 27, 2012."Jim's leadership...
Oct. 4, 2011
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Hormel Foods Corp. announced a donation of about 220,000 Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals to Feeding America to aid in relief efforts following Tropical Storm Irene.“Our thoughts...
Aug. 30, 2011
Hormel Foods Corp. reported a 15 percent rise in third-quarter profit, which also beat the Street projections. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Ettinger...
Aug. 26, 2011