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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.
SPAM brand (NYSE: HRL) launched the "SPAM brand vs. Everybody" Big Game campaign on February 3, 2026, partnering with rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan to promote SPAM musubi and game-day recipes. Campaign elements include social contests, prize packs, and cross-promotion on Instagram to drive engagement and cultural storytelling.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) will present at the 2026 CAGNY Conference in Orlando on Feb. 18, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET and will provide a live webcast and replay on its investor website.
The company will release fiscal 2026 first quarter results before markets open on Feb. 26, 2026 and host a conference call at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET with interim CEO Jeff Ettinger, president John Ghingo, and interim CFO Paul Kuehneman; the webcast and replay will be available on investor.hormelfoods.com.
Genius Gourmet (NYSE: HRL) is expanding distribution of its SKIPPY®-inspired protein snack lineup across grocery and convenience channels on February 2, 2026. The three SKIPPY®-inspired items deliver 11–15 grams of protein per serving and zero grams added sugar on two SKIPPY® SKUs.
Expanded retail placement includes H-E-B and Central Market, and a partnership with EG America across over 1,000 convenience stores, aimed at scaling access to protein-forward, nostalgic peanut butter snacks.
PLANTERS (NYSE:HRL) is hiring three full-time Peanutters to drive the NUTmobile nationwide beginning June 2026. The yearlong role covers travel (over 20,000 miles annually), media appearances, content creation, salary, benefits and meal and travel stipends.
Applications are open through Feb. 14, 2026 at BeAPeanutter.com for recent college graduates who submit a resume and short video.
COLUMBUS Craft Meats (HRL) on Jan. 21, 2026 introduced the COLUMBUS Entertaining Tray, a ready-to-serve 12-ounce charcuterie and cheese pairing aimed at convenient at-home hosting. The tray includes COLUMBUS Italian Dry Salame, COLUMBUS Peppered Salame, white cheddar and gouda, is gluten-free, and carries a suggested retail price of $15.49. It will be sold at select national retailers including Hy-Vee, Target and Wakefern. The launch cites consumer data emphasizing convenience and increased informal gatherings.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) appointed Domenic Borrelli as executive vice president of Retail, effective Feb 23, 2026. Borrelli will lead the Retail business unit, described as one of Hormel's largest growth engines, overseeing many of the company's flagship consumer brands.
He brings 25+ years in food and beverage, including roles directing multi‑billion‑dollar businesses with full P&L responsibility, and joins from Danone North America where he led the Beverage Creations business.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in person on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CST at Austin High School's Richard L. Knowlton Auditorium in Austin, Minnesota. The meeting is open to registered stockholders or beneficial owners as of the close of business on Nov. 28, 2025. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. CST and expedited check-in is available for those who pre-register by Jan. 22, 2026 by emailing ir@hormel.com.
Proof of ownership and government-issued photo ID are required to attend; questions must be submitted in advance by 10:59 p.m. CST on Jan. 26, 2026. Gift boxes for eligible stockholders are available for pickup at the SPAM Museum Jan. 28–31, 2026, while supplies last. A recording will be posted at investor.hormelfoods.com after the meeting.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced on Jan 12, 2026 the upcoming retirements of two long-tenured leaders: Mark Morey, vice president of operations for fresh pork, and Paul Peil, vice president of marketing for fresh and ready meats.
Morey has served more than three decades across sales, marketing, general management and operations; Peil's career spans 36 years, including sales and marketing leadership. Interim CEO Jeff Ettinger thanked both for decades of service and said their leadership helped guide Hormel's fresh pork and fresh and ready meats businesses through growth and transformation.
Hormel Mary Kitchen (NYSE:HRL) introduced two new skillet varieties on January 6, 2026: Chorizo Skillet and Southwest Style Skillet, now available at select retailers nationwide. The Chorizo Skillet delivers 14 g protein per serving; the Southwest Style Skillet delivers 12 g protein per serving.
Both products combine diced potatoes with seasoned pork and/or beef, designed for quick skillet cooking, pair well with eggs, and are promoted as versatile options that stretch into multiple meals and creative recipes. More information, recipes, and nutrition details are on the company website.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced on Dec. 18, 2025 that Jason Levine has been appointed to a newly created enterprise-wide chief marketing officer (CMO) role to strengthen marketing capabilities and accelerate growth. Levine brings over two decades of consumer packaged-goods experience, including 19 years at Mondelēz where he served as CMO for North America and most recently as CMO for PIM Brands.
The role centralizes brand strategy, digital capabilities and scaling marketing platforms, and aligns enterprise business analytics with the company's Brand Fuel hub for innovation, shopper insights, e-commerce and brand communications to support data-driven marketing and consumer-led growth.