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Hormel Foods Corporation

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Food Processors/Packaging

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Hormel Foods Corporation is a multinational food processing company headquartered in Austin, Minnesota. Founded in 1891 by George A. Hormel as Geo. A. Hormel & Company, it has grown into a Fortune 500 company with products sold worldwide. Hormel is known for its wide portfolio of packaged, refrigerated, and shelf-stable foods, including iconic brands such as SPAM®, SKIPPY® peanut butter, Jennie-O® turkey products, Applegate®, Planters®, Dinty Moore®, and Hormel® meats.

The company produces a broad range of food products including deli meats, bacon, sausages, canned meats, nut butters, chili, frozen meals, and protein-based convenience foods. Hormel operates in multiple segments such as retail, foodservice, international markets, and refrigerated foods, supplying grocery stores, restaurants, and institutions across the globe.

Deeply rooted in Austin, Minnesota, Hormel remains a major employer and economic driver in the region. The company is also known for innovation in packaged foods, sustainability initiatives, and long-standing brand recognition in American households.