Hormel Foods Announces 2023 Class of Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

November 10, 2023 Hormel Foods

The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program, administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), was established by Hormel Foods in 2019 to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or a foodservice management-related program. To date, the company has awarded $120,000 to nine students.

The Makers of the HERDEZ Brand Expand Mexican Refrigerated Entrées Line with New Barbacoa Variety

October 5, 2023 Hormel Foods Corporation

The makers of the HERDEZ® brand, known as the No. 1 selling brand of salsa in Mexico, today announced the expansion of its HERDEZ™ Mexican Refrigerated Entrées line with its latest variety, HERDEZ™ Barbacoa Shredded Beef in Sauce. Inspired by one of the most popular authentic Mexican dishes, the convenient, heat-and-eat meat is crafted with the perfect blend of spices and seasoning, packed with protein and made with no preservatives, no artificial ingredients and no artificial flavors added. HERDEZ™ Barbacoa Shredded Beef in Sauce will be available at Meijer and Walmart stores beginning in October, with additional retailers expected later this fall.

Hormel Foods Appoints Lynn Egner Vice President of Retail Sales – West

July 13, 2023 Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation announced the appointment of Lynn Egner as vice president of Retail sales – West. Egner will be responsible for the company’s retail sales strategy and execution with the company’s customers in the Western Region of the United States. Egner replaces Natosha Walsh, who was recently named vice president of marketing for Convenient Meals and Proteins in the company’s Retail business.

Jennie-O Turkey Store unveils chef-inspired recipes, celebrates successful School Cafeteria Takeover campaign in honor of National Turkey Lovers Month

June 26, 2023 Hormel Foods Corporation

In honor of National Turkey Lovers Month in June, the makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — the category leader of ground turkey products and a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — are releasing new chef-inspired recipes and celebrating the success of their recent School Cafeteria Takeover campaign, which concluded in May.

Hormel Foods Begins Search for 2023 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes

June 14, 2023 Hormel Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today the nominating window is open for the next cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. The special program celebrates the efforts of remarkable young philanthropists and entrepreneurs working to create a better world by designing innovative ways to bring about a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.