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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) is a Fortune 500 global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, known for protein-centric foods sold under brands such as PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS® and JENNIE-O®. The Hormel Foods news stream covers developments that affect its brand portfolio, financial performance and corporate strategy.
Investors and followers of HRL can use this page to monitor earnings announcements and outlook updates, including quarterly and full-year results, segment performance in Retail, Foodservice and International, and commentary on margins, input costs and strategic initiatives like the Transform and Modernize (T&M) program. Regulatory disclosures about restructuring plans, role reductions and other cost actions are also reflected in company news and related Form 8‑K filings.
News from Hormel Foods frequently highlights brand and product activity, such as new offerings from the HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® brand, collaborations for SKIPPY® products with partners like Milk Bar®, and experiential marketing programs for the PLANTERS® brand, including the NUTmobile and Peanutter ambassador roles. These stories provide insight into how the company supports its brands, engages consumers and responds to demand for convenient, comfort-oriented foods and snacks.
Corporate updates also include leadership changes and governance milestones, such as appointments to executive roles, information about the annual meeting of stockholders and recognition from external organizations. Examples include being named to Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list and being recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and TIME magazine for workplace quality, responsibility and overall performance.
By following this HRL news page, readers can track how Hormel Foods communicates its strategy, manages its portfolio of more than 30 brands and navigates market conditions across its retail, foodservice and international businesses.
The SPAM® brand continues to thrive, achieving record sales for seven consecutive years, with heightened popularity reflected in trendy eateries and events like the Waikiki SPAM JAM® festival. Returning after a two-year hiatus, the festival, held from April 22 to May 1, is expected to attract over 25,000 guests. The brand's cultural significance spans decades, initially supporting troops during World War II. The SPAM® Museum in Austin, Minn., invites fans to connect over its rich history, further showcasing its lasting relevance in the food industry.
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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced it aims to match 100% of its domestic energy use with renewable sources by the end of 2022 as part of its 20 By 30 Challenge. This initiative includes multiple wind and solar energy projects, such as the Western Trails wind project in Texas and a solar array at the Jennie-O Turkey Store plant in Minnesota. Hormel's commitment to green energy aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The company has received accolades for its corporate responsibility and continues to focus on reducing its environmental footprint.
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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) discussed emerging pizza trends following its participation in the International Pizza Expo. Brand Manager Anthony Panichelli highlighted five key trends: the rise of plant-based pizza toppings, the use of citrus garnishes, the popularity of fried pizza, unique potato and pizza pairings, and Nashville's growing reputation as a pizza hub. Hormel's Happy Little Plants® pepperoni-style topping offers consumers a flavorful plant-based option, available at notable pizza establishments.
Skippy Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling 9,353 cases (161,692 pounds) of specific SKIPPY® peanut butter products due to the potential presence of stainless steel fragments. The affected products are Reduced Fat Creamy and Chunky Peanut Butter spreads along with Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein, with specific 'Best If Used By' dates ranging from May 2023. Notably, there have been no consumer complaints related to this recall, and the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure consumer safety.
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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share, approved by the Board of Directors on March 28, 2022. The dividend will be paid on May 16, 2022, to stockholders of record by April 11, 2022. This marks the 375th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company since going public in 1928, demonstrating its commitment to returning income to shareholders and financial stability.
Jennie-O Turkey Store has confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) within its supply chain, affecting one farm in Minnesota. This virus, primarily carried by migratory waterfowl, has already impacted numerous poultry farms across the region. While no cases had been reported in farms supplying Jennie-O until now, the company is taking extensive precautions to protect its turkeys. Collaborating with USDA and local health authorities, Jennie-O reassures consumers that HPAI does not pose a food safety concern.
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