Hormel Foods Corporation reports developments as a global branded food company with a portfolio spanning Planters, Skippy, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus, Jennie-O and other food brands. Company updates commonly address quarterly earnings, dividends on common stock, product and menu innovation, foodservice offerings, retail launches, and portfolio actions across perishable and shelf-stable foods.
Recent corporate news also reflects Hormel's shift toward value-added proteins, including the completed sale of its whole-bird turkey business while retaining the Jennie-O brand and value-added turkey products. Other recurring themes include food safety and quality leadership, community programs tied to food security, and brand activity in categories such as pizza toppings, sauces, marinades, nut butters and packaged proteins.
The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon are launching the category's first-ever co-branded bacon in partnership with CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ cereal. This -edition product features thick-cut bacon hand-rubbed with CINNADUST™ seasoning blend, offering a unique sweet and savory flavor combination. BLACK LABEL® CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH™ Bacon will be available starting September 16 at select Walmart locations, followed by select Kroger stores.
This collaboration brings together two brands with passionate fanbases, aiming to deliver a craveable product suitable for various eating occasions. The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon plan to continue introducing unexpected partnerships and -time products in 2025 and beyond.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has announced its participation in the 2024 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference. The event will feature Jim Snee, president, CEO, and chairman of the Board, along with Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and CFO.
The conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024, with a fireside chat webcast beginning at 8:45 a.m. CT (9:45 a.m. ET). Investors and interested parties can access the webcast, replay, and related information on the company's investor website at http://investor.hormelfoods.com. This participation underscores Hormel's commitment to engaging with the investment community and providing insights into its business strategies and performance.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announces the retirement of Deanna Brady, executive vice president, Retail, after 28 years of service. Brady will retire at the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 27, 2024. The company also announces the return of John Ghingo, who will join Hormel Foods on Sept. 2, 2024, and assume leadership of the Retail segment on Oct. 28, 2024.
Ghingo, previously president of Applegate Farms, from 2018 to 2022, brings extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods industry. CEO Jim Snee praised Brady's leadership and impact on the company's culture, while expressing confidence in Ghingo's ability to drive continued focus, innovation, and growth within the Retail segment.
Hormel Foods has launched a -edition SPAM® Musubi Day Merch Collection to celebrate National SPAM® Musubi Day and support Maui's restoration efforts. The collection, available on SPAM.com, includes apparel, summer essentials, and a unique SPAM® Musubi-shaped ottoman. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Aloha United Way to aid Maui's recovery from the Lahaina wildfires.
The collection features items like crew necks, lounge pants, blankets, hats, and even SPAM® Musubi earrings. Hawaiian actor Auli'i Cravalho is partnering with the SPAM® brand to promote the collection. Prices range from $0.50 for temporary tattoos to $1,000 for the ottoman. This initiative combines SPAM® brand fandom with support for the Hawaiian community, reflecting the brand's commitment to its cultural roots.
Hormel Foods, owner of the PLANTERS® brand since 2021, has released a new short film spotlighting the Peanut Pals, a group of over 400 MR. PEANUT® superfans. The film, titled 'Legendary Legume: The Peanut Pals and MR. PEANUT®', is part of Hormel's Inspired Fans™ series.
The Peanut Pals collectively own thousands of pieces of MR. PEANUT® merchandise and have been gathering at convention-style events across the country since 1978. These events allow collectors to showcase their MR. PEANUT® keepsakes and search for new items to add to their collections.
MR. PEANUT®, the iconic PLANTERS® brand mascot, was created in 1916 from a sketch by 14-year-old Antonio Gentile. The character has since become globally recognized, appearing on product packaging and various merchandise.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has released its 18th Global Impact Report, showcasing progress towards environmental, social, and governance goals in fiscal 2023. Key achievements include:
- Validating science-based targets for emissions reduction
- Reducing product packaging by 1.7 million pounds
- Achieving the lowest recordable incident rate in company history
- Providing free two-year college education to over 200 dependents of U.S. team members
- Contributing $12.5 million in cash and products for community upliftment
The report follows GRI Standards and SASB guidance, aligning with select UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hormel Foods continues to be recognized as a leading corporate citizen, named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies and Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has announced its upcoming third quarter earnings conference call. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET). Key participants will include:
- Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and CEO
- Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and CFO
- Deanna Brady, executive vice president, Retail
The company will release its earnings report before markets open on the same day. Interested parties can access the webcast, replay, and related information on Hormel's investor website at http://investor.hormelfoods.com.
The makers of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® brand have introduced a new -edition flavor: Garlic Rosemary flavored bacon. This launch aims to showcase bacon's potential beyond breakfast and appeal to Millennial and Gen Z consumers who seek exciting flavors but often overlook bacon in non-breakfast recipes. The brand offers the widest selection of flavored bacon in the industry and has recently released other -time flavors like Ranch Bacon and Apple Cider Bacon.
Aly Sill, senior manager of the HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® brand, emphasizes that this new flavor is best suited for dishes like steak wraps or pasta carbonara. The company plans to continue introducing innovative flavors in the coming months to expand bacon's culinary possibilities and attract a new generation of consumers to the category.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has announced its third cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, recognizing young changemakers working towards a more transparent, secure, and sustainable food system. The honorees will visit Hormel's global headquarters in Austin, Minnesota, to connect with company leaders and discuss scaling their projects. Each Food Hero will receive a financial grant to support their initiatives.
The 2024 class includes ten remarkable individuals aged 10-18 from across the United States, each making significant contributions to combat hunger, reduce food waste, and promote food sustainability. Their projects range from founding nonprofits and organizing food distributions to implementing hydroponic gardening systems and eliminating student lunch debt.
Hormel Foods also introduced the 10 Under 20 Food Hero Ambassadors, Shreyaa and Esha Venkat, founders of NEST4US, a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing volunteers worldwide to address societal issues and spark equitable solutions.
The PLANTERS® brand has launched a new advertising campaign called 'Duo-licious' to support the introduction of PLANTERS® Nut Duos. The campaign features three 15-second TV spots showcasing a singing duo interrupting snacking moments to highlight the unique pairing of two nuts and two flavors in each product. The ads will run on TV, streaming services, digital platforms, and social media, including a Snapchat lens and TikTok creator content.
The PLANTERS® brand team developed the product by exploring over 100 nut-and-flavor combinations before finalizing the most appealing recipes. PLANTERS® Nut Duos are available in 5-ounce resealable bags with a suggested retail price of $4.79.