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Hormel Foods expands its SQUARE TABLE brand with two new heat-and-eat chicken varieties: Tuscan Style Chicken and Maple Bourbon Chicken. The new products, priced at $9.98, are now available at select retailers nationwide.
The Tuscan Style option features chicken breast in an Italian-inspired sauce, designed to pair with pasta and vegetables. The Maple Bourbon variety combines chicken breast with uncured bacon in a sweet-and-smoky sauce, ideal for serving with mashed potatoes.
This launch responds to growing consumer demand for convenient meal solutions that prioritize both speed and quality. Drew Parsons, refrigerated entrees brand manager, emphasizes their focus on providing quick fridge-to-table options. The products reflect a market shift where heat-and-eat meals are becoming a preferred choice, offering quality ingredients and diverse flavors without compromising taste or convenience.
HERDEZ®, a brand under Hormel Foods (HRL), has launched a new addition to its Mexican Refrigerated Entrées line - Al Pastor Seasoned Shredded Pork with Sauce. The product features tender shredded pork seasoned with spices, citrus notes, and chipotle chilis, targeting the growing demand for global-inspired convenient meal solutions.
The new product, priced between $9.98-$10.98, is now available at major retailers nationwide. This launch responds to increasing consumer preference for quality heat-and-eat options, particularly among younger consumers seeking convenient yet flavorful meal solutions. The product can be used in various Mexican dishes, including tacos, Gringas Al Pastor, and Street-Style Nachos.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced a significant leadership change in its supply chain organization. Steve Lykken, group vice president of supply chain, is departing after 32 years to pursue another opportunity. Kevin Myers, PhD, has been appointed as interim group vice president of supply chain.
Myers, who joined Hormel in 2001 as a research scientist, previously served as senior vice president of research & development and quality control since 2015. In his interim role, he will oversee all aspects of the company's supply chain organization, including procurement, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, R&D, quality management, and plant operations.
The permanent replacement for Lykken will be determined by the company's future CEO once appointed. Myers brings extensive experience, having spent a decade in food industry leadership positions before joining Hormel, specializing in food technology, research science, and new product development.
Hormel Foods, the leading U.S. retail pepperoni manufacturer, has revealed five major pizza trends for 2025 at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Brand managers Logan Kumm and Daniel Moore highlighted emerging trends including:
- Spicy flavors gaining popularity among Gen-Z and Millennials, featuring ingredients like chili crisp and Calabrian peppers
- Hot honey's growing prominence, showcased in their new FONTANINI® Hot Honey Sliced Sausage
- Rising demand for regional pizza varieties including Detroit-style, 'Grandma' style, and tavern pies
- Mortadella's emergence as a trending pizza topping, inspired by fine dining trends
- Comfort food crossovers incorporating classic dishes like Reubens and familiar ingredients
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has announced its quarterly dividend payment of $0.29 per share, as authorized by the Board of Directors on March 24, 2025. The dividend will be paid on May 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of April 14, 2025.
This upcoming payment marks the company's 387th consecutive quarterly dividend distribution. Notably, Hormel Foods has maintained an uninterrupted record of quarterly dividend payments since its public listing in 1928.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has announced the re-appointment of Jeffrey M. Ettinger to its Board of Directors, effective March 21, 2025. Ettinger, currently chairman of The Hormel Foundation, previously served on the board and spent nearly 30 years with the company, including his role as president and CEO until his retirement in 2016.
The Hormel Foundation, an unaffiliated non-profit organization, holds approximately 46% of Hormel Foods outstanding common stock. Ettinger will serve on the board's Governance Committee and CEO Search Committee. The appointment strengthens the company's ties with The Hormel Foundation, which was established over 80 years ago by company founders George A. Hormel and his son Jay.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) has announced key leadership changes in its Retail business segment. Scott Weisenbeck has been promoted to vice president of marketing – Retail, following his successful track record in driving growth and innovation in the bacon category. His role will expand to oversee a broader brand portfolio.
Joe O'Connor has been elevated to vice president of Emerging Brands – Retail, where he will continue leading the emerging brands business, including Applegate and Justin's. The appointments were announced by CEO Jim Snee and Executive VP of Retail John Ghingo, who emphasized these promotions' strategic importance in strengthening brands and driving growth.
PLANTERS® brand announces that its iconic mascot MR. PEANUT® will make its movie debut in Netflix's upcoming film 'The Electric State', premiering March 14, 2025. The character, voiced by Woody Harrelson, appears as a robot companion in this alternate 1990s story directed by The Russo Brothers, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
The film features both MR. PEANUT® and the 26-foot-long PLANTERS® NUTmobile in key roles. To promote the release, PLANTERS® has collaborated with Netflix on exclusive TV spots, including a 30-second commercial showcasing MR. PEANUT®'s robot origin story, featuring The Cranberries' 'Dreams' as soundtrack. The spots will air across multiple channels, including Netflix's ad-supported plan, starting March 10.
Genius Gourmet has announced a strategic partnership with the makers of SKIPPY peanut butter at Expo West 2025, launching their new SKIPPY Inspired Protein Nut Rolls. The collaboration marks Genius Gourmet's entry into the protein snack market with a product featuring SKIPPY's iconic peanut butter flavor.
The new protein nut rolls offer impressive nutritional metrics: 210 calories, 11 grams of protein, 6 grams of fiber, 2g total sugar, and notably 0 grams of added sugar per serving. The product combines gooey caramel, salted roasted peanuts, and a peanut butter flavored core.
Genius Gourmet plans to develop additional SKIPPY-branded products throughout 2025, targeting athletes and health-conscious consumers. The partnership aims to leverage SKIPPY's 90-year brand recognition to enhance shelf appeal and expand distribution channels.
Hormel Foods is launching FONTANINI® Hot Honey Sliced Sausage, a new pizza topping that combines spicy sweetness with premium hand-crafted sausage. The product will debut at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas from March 25-27, 2025.
This innovation responds to the growing trend of hot honey in the pizza industry, which has emerged as the fastest-growing ingredient on pizza. The launch follows the success of HORMEL® Ribbon Pepperoni from the previous year's expo, reinforcing the company's commitment to creating value-added products for foodservice operators.
Visitors can sample the new Hot Honey Sliced Sausage along with other pizza toppings at the Hormel Foods booth (No. 1725) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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