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Hormel Foods Names Holly LaVallie Vice President of Marketing Excellence
In her new role, LaVallie will lead the development and execution of enterprise marketing capabilities designed to support brand growth across the company’s Retail, Foodservice and International businesses. Her responsibilities include brand strategy and experience, design and content, media and agency management, marketing technology, marketing training and marketing effectiveness.
Hormel Foods Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Brakebush, A Leading Value-Added Chicken Company
About Hormel Foods Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Announces Research & Development Executive Appointments
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the promotion of Dr. Aaron Asmus to vice president of Research and Development (R&D). Asmus will lead all functions within the company’s R&D organization and report to Dr. Kevin Myers, senior vice president, R&D and food safety and quality.
Fontanini Foods, LLC Issues Voluntary Class I Recall of FONTANINI ® Breakfast Pork Sausage Link
Fontanini Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling 232 cases or 2,320 total pounds of FONTANINI® breakfast pork sausage link that has an establishment number of 6944 sent to foodservice operators throughout the United States as they may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically clear, hard plastic. No other FONTANINI® products are affected, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported in association with this recall.
Hormel Foods Names Paul Kuehneman Chief Accounting Officer
Tags Austin, Minn. Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the appointment of Paul Kuehneman as chief accounting officer. In this role, Kuehneman will lead the company’s accounting organization and oversee its tax function, creating greater alignment across these important areas of the finance organization.
Hormel Foods Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended July 26, 2026. All comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2025, unless otherwise noted.
Hormel Foods Announces Appointment of Ash Bhumbla as Chief Financial Officer
Bhumbla will lead the company’s finance organization and serve as a member of the Hormel Foods senior leadership team. He will guide the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation and long-term growth objectives. “Ash is a highly accomplished finance executive with a proven record of driving performance, leading transformation and creating long-term shareholder value,” said John Ghingo, president, Hormel Foods.
Hormel Foods Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Call
Tags Austin, Minn. Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, invites interested parties to participate in a webcast and conference call with Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer; John Ghingo, president; and Paul Kuehneman, interim chief financial officer and controller, to discuss the Company’s third quarter financial results. The Company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on Thursday, Aug.
Hormel Foods Names John Ghingo Next Chief Executive Officer
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its board of directors has appointed John Ghingo president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Ghingo, who has served as president and a member of the Hormel Foods Board of Directors since July 2025, will succeed Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and will continue serving on the board.
HORMEL ® Pepperoni Launches Snack Bites for the Moments When Hunger Doesn’t Wait
Tags Austin, Minn. A new refrigerated protein snack built for real schedules, real cravings and everything that happens in between Hunger doesn’t care what time it is. That’s the reality the HORMEL® Pepperoni brand is stepping into with the launch of HORMEL® Pepperoni Snack Bites, a new refrigerated protein snack designed for moments when people want something fast and satisfying.
Sbarro Introduces Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Featuring New Hormel Foods Innovation
Sbarro, the global leader in authentic New York pizza-by-the-slice, today announced the nationwide launch of its new Spicy Calabrian Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, available July 6 through August 16 at participating locations across the United States. The limited-time offering features new Calabrian Chili Pepperoni and Sausage from Hormel Foods, bringing one of the restaurant industry’s fastest-growing flavor trends to two of America’s most popular pizza proteins.
Hormel Foods Announces Agreement to Sell Ceratti Business in Brazil
Tags Austin, Minn. Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, operated under the CERATTI® brand to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA, a Brazilian food company with an established presence in the market.
A Classic Combo, Reimagined
Tags The SKIPPY® brand is back in Canada in a new way. SKIPPY® strawberry stripe has launched in Costco Canada West locations, marking the brand’s return to the Canadian market in the form of peanut butter spreads for the first time since 2017. The product combines the brand’s signature smooth peanut butter with a swirl of sweet strawberry jam, creating a convenient, all-in-one take on a classic favorite.
Acting Like Owners: The Hormel Foods Internship Program
They’re stepping in, speaking up and taking action. “I took initiative by making my own decisions within the scope of my project and bringing up new ideas for the team to incorporate during our weekly meeting,” says on of the students. Others are building connections to learn faster.
Hormel Foods Once Again Recognized by Vault for Company's Leading Internship Program
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The Makers of HERDEZ® Brand Salsa Ignite Taste Buds with Hot Sauce Line Expansion and Introduce New Habanero Hot Sauce
ABOUT THE HERDEZ® Brand The HERDEZ® brand allows consumers to experience the real flavor and culture of Mexico at home with authentic salsas and sauces. The HERDEZ® brand is the No. 1 selling brand in Mexico and the leading authentic Mexican salsa brand in homes across the US. Best known for products such as HERDEZ® Salsa Verde, Salsa Casera and the original Guacamole Salsa, the HERDEZ® brand is founded on authenticity in flavor and quality you can trust.
Thanksgiving Meal Prep Questions? Jennie-O Turkey Store Has the Answers: Call 1-800-TURKEYS
About the Jennie-O® Brand For over 80 years, the Jennie-O® brand has been helping consumers live well by eating well. As the category leader, Jennie-O® turkey is the trusted brand for quality turkey and a source of expertise. We provide a full portfolio of delicious, nutritious turkey proteins and inspiration for everyday meals or special occasions.
The Makers of HERB-OX® Bouillon Unveil a Decade's Worth of Innovation: Introducing Cold Water Dissolve Chicken Bouillon and Beef Bouillon, the First of their Kind on the Market
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Actress Francia Raísa and the Makers of the LA VICTORIA® Brand Unite to Bring the Flavors of LA Mex to Consumers with LA VICTORIA® Salsa Crafted by Francia Raísa
Actress Francia Raísa, known for her talent and passion for her Mexican heritage, embarks on a flavorful culinary adventure in the heart of Los Angeles. Her quest to bring to life the vibrant ways that Mexican flavor is coming to life in Los Angeles led her to an extraordinary partnership with the LA VICTORIA® brand, a salsa maker with a century-long tradition of quality.
Hormel Foods Donates 100,000 Meals for World Food Day
The 20,000 inspired people at Hormel Foods have an important job every day — to bring the trusted brands of the Fortune 500 global branded food company to its fans across the world. In the month of September, they added one more critical task to their job description, and it was for a very worthy cause.
Hormel Foods to Highlight Progress on its Strategic Evolution and Detail Plan to Deliver Earnings Growth at its 2023 Investor Day
Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be joined by other members of the senior leadership team to provide an update on the Company’s strategic evolution and present its plan to deliver earnings growth. “We remain an uncommon global branded food company and leader in our industry,” Snee said.
Unleash the Flavors of Fall with HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Apple Cider Bacon
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 50% by 2030
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its commitment to sustainability, recently had its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has committed to reduce absolute GHG emissions from its operations 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Hormel Foods also commits to reduce absolute GHG emissions within its supply chain 27.5% within the same timeframe.
For Autumn Enthusiasts, the HORMEL GATHERINGS® Trailhead Party Tray is the Perfect Snacking Centerpiece for Any Fall Get-Together
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Makers of SKIPPY® Peanut Butter Unveil Girl Scout Cookie™ Inspired P.B. Bites, Combining Two Iconic Brands Within a Single Bite
Delighting cookie and peanut-butter lovers everywhere, the makers of the Skippy® brand are proud to introduce three new variations of Skippy® P.B. Bites, all featuring Girl Scout Cookie™ inspired flavors. This portable, poppable snack offers a whole new indulgent taste experience for Girl Scout Cookie™ lovers that tastes like dipping those beloved cookies into a fresh jar of creamy Skippy® peanut butter, creating an irresistible treat that is sure to please.
Hormel Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store Celebrate Completion of Latest Community Solar Project
The project is projected to generate 3.2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year between the community solar and onsite solar projects. The onsite solar portion of the project will supply approximately 10% of the plant’s annual electricity, while the community solar portion of the project will provide Jennie-O team members, community members and businesses the opportunity to support green power and receive discounts on their energy bills.
Hormel Foods Releases 17th Annual Global Impact Report
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The Makers of the SPAM® Brand Launch Social Media Sweepstakes to Celebrate the First Day of Fall
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Receives EPA Green Power Leadership and CRS Market Development Awards
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its corporate citizenship, announced today that it has received a 2023 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Market Development Award from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS).
Culinary Experts at Hormel Foods Offer Insight to Help Consumers Keep Their Holiday Turkeys Succulent and Flavorful
Turkey is an unquestioned staple of the Thanksgiving holiday in America, but from a cooking standpoint, it’s an easy thing to get wrong. Dryness and blandness are two of the most common maladies to be mindful of when preparing a turkey. Thankfully, a good brine can help prevent both.
Hormel Foods Announces 2023 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
HORMEL® Pepperoni Opens First-of-its-Kind Online Shop to Help Fans Gear Up for National Pepperoni Pizza Day
HORMEL® Pepperoni, America’s No. 1 pepperoni brand,* is stepping up to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Sept. 20 with the opening of a one-of-a-kind online pop-up shop full of custom items that are designed to help pepperoni pizza fans celebrate this spicy and flavorful national holiday in style. Beginning today and ending on National Pepperoni Pizza Day, Sept.
Makers of the CORN NUTS® Brand Become the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title Holder for the Largest Piñata
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY & OUTLOOK “Our third quarter results reflect the strength of our leading brands, value of our balanced business model and our team’s commitment to improving our performance,” said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.
Minnesota Turkeys Will Head to White House This Thanksgiving for Presidential Pardon
A couple of Minnesota turkeys are headed to Washington, D.C., in November for a presidential pardon. Jennie-O Turkey Store, the Willmar-based subsidiary of Hormel Foods, announced the company will send two turkeys to the White House days before the Thanksgiving holiday for the ritual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. The birds, which were hatched in July, will be raised in a Jennie-O flock.
Culinary Experts at Hormel Foods Welcome the Fall Season with Flavorful Array of Autumn-Inspired Dishes
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Senior Cultural Anthropologist Dr. Tanya Rodriguez: 'My Job is to Question Everything'
In her unique role as a cultural anthropologist for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), Dr. Tanya Rodriguez spends a majority of her professional energy in the field, meeting with consumers in person to learn about their relationships with food and collecting new insights into how food-related decisions are actually made.
Applegate Farms, LLC and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) selects FARE-Off Recipe Contest Winner
This summer, Applegate Farms, LLC – the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand – partnered with FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) to launch the first-ever FARE-Off Recipe Contest. Created in support of those struggling with food allergies, the contest encouraged home cooks and creators to submit accessible, delicious recipes that are free of the top nine allergens: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame.
In Celebration of the Fall Season, the Makers of the PLANTERS® Brand Introduce New Flavored Cashew Innovation: Apple Cider Donut
About the Planters® Brand Founded in 1906 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the Planters® brand has been the ultimate snacking solution for consumers for over a century with a vast portfolio of peanuts, snackable nut mixes, seeds, cheez curls, cheez balls, and so much more. No matter what you’re craving — salted, unsalted, dry roasted, honey roasted, whole nuts, half nuts, peanuts, mixed nuts — Planters® products have you covered.
The Bosses of Bacon at Hormel Foods Raise the Savory Delight to New Heights with Mouthwatering Bacon-Infused Recipes
Get ready to sizzle with excitement as National Bacon Lover’s Day approaches this Sunday, Aug. 20. The annual celebration of the crispy, savory, smoky goodness of bacon promises to delight taste buds and ignite the culinary creativity of bacon enthusiasts everywhere. For experts at Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL), who are the makers of the Hormel® Black Label® brand, Bacon Lover’s Day is a celebration dedicated to the joy of bacon.
Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in the 2023 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
The Makers of the SPAM® Brand Sending Resources to Aid Maui Wildfire Response
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Corporation to Hold Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Jennie-O Turkey Store Announces 4 Lucky Winners of $25,000 Grand Prize to Cap its School Cafeteria Takeover Campaign Hosted by Chef Carla Hall
The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a category leader and one of the top turkey brands in the United States — announced that it has chosen four U.S. schools as winners of the company’s national School Cafeteria Takeover campaign, hosted by the Jennie-O® brand team and esteemed celebrity chef Carla Hall.
Hormel Health Labs Brings Leading Line of Products to Discount Drug Mart Locations Throughout Ohio to Help Those Challenged by Dysphagia
For Ohio residents that are challenged by Dysphagia, Hormel Health Labs is pleased to announce that a selection of its dysphagia products is now available at Discount Drug Mart locations throughout Ohio. Hormel Health Labs is a leader in providing nutrition resources to people with swallowing difficulties through the Thick & Easy® product line. Thick & Easy® foods, beverages and mixes are designed to help those with dysphagia continue to enjoy their favorite items safely.
Columbus Craft Meats Launches 'Search for the Perfect Bite' Original Film Series on YouTube
About Columbus Craft Meats Founded in 1917 by Italian immigrants in San Francisco, Columbus Craft Meats produces premium salumi and deli meats sold in grocery deli departments nationwide. The company’s products are made authentically from traditional recipes that bring out the bold, unique flavors of the finest cuts of meat, making the brand a leader in today’s market. Columbus Craft Meats is a subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL).
Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Greatest Workplaces
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek. Hormel Foods team of 20,000 are employed throughout the world, with its global headquarters in Austin, Minn., its home for more than 130 years. The company is well known for its commitment to its team members and the communities where they live and work.
SKIPPY® Peanut Butter Varieties Certified 100% Vegan
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
Hormel Foods Announces Free College Tuition for Team Members
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) has had a longstanding commitment to education for its team members, their families and the communities where it operates. Today, the Fortune 500 global branded food company is announcing a new opportunity open to eligible team members in the United States to earn their degree or complete non-degree programs for free.
Applegate Launches Frozen Frittata Bites at Sprouts
Applegate Farms LLC, the nation’s leading natural and organic meat brand, today announced its expansion within the breakfast category with the launch of APPLEGATE NATURALS™ Frittata Bites, the industry’s first and only Certified Humane® frozen egg bites. These 100% natural, high protein breakfast bites feature real, recognizable ingredients, including two of Applegate’s best-selling items: chicken breakfast sausage and bacon.
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