Hormel Foods Corporation
Categories
Food Processors/Packaging
Hours:
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Driving Directions:
Located at 1 Hormel Place in Austin, MN. From I-90, take Exit 178, head north on Hwy 218 into Austin, then follow signs to downtown and Hormel corporate headquarters near Main St.
About Us
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.