AUSTIN, Minn., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Mike Clausman has been appointed to the new role of vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant secretary.

In this critical role, Clausman will oversee the legal support of the company's brand and business growth initiatives, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. He will report to Colleen Batcheler, senior vice president external affairs & general counsel at Hormel Foods.

Strength in Value-Added Portfolio and $75 million in Operating Income Benefit from Transform and Modernize Initiative Results in Record Operating Cash Flow

AUSTIN, Minn., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2024 results. All comparisons are to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 unless otherwise noted.

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced a 3 percent increase to the annual dividend to shareholders, marking the 59th consecutive annual dividend increase.

The annual dividend on the common stock of the Corporation was raised to $1.16 per share from $1.13 per share.

15,000 turkeys were donated to Food Bank For New York City, bringing the brand's turkey donation total over 30,000 this holiday season

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the JENNIE-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced their collaboration with NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," with whom they donated 15,000 whole frozen turkeys to Food Bank For New York City. In all, the JENNIE-O® brand team is donating more than 30,000 turkeys this holiday season.

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a category leader and one of the top turkey brands in the United States — will once again display its dazzling float in the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®. The Thanksgiving tradition will feature the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float, which will entertain Parade attendees and millions of viewers nationwide on the morning of Thursday, Nov. 28 for the fifth consecutive year.

Two students with military backgrounds awarded $10,000 scholarships to pursue careers in culinary arts, foodservice management

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is today announcing the recipients of this year's $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships. Launched in 2019 and administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program supports students with military backgrounds who are pursuing degrees in culinary arts or foodservice management.

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 8, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, invites interested parties to participate in a webcast and conference call with Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer; Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer; John Ghingo, executive vice president, Retail; and Nathan Annis vice president, corporate development; to discuss the Company's fourth quarter financial results, full-year financial results, and transform and modernize initiative. The Company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, and will host a conference call at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET).

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has been named on Military Times' 2024 Best for Vets employer list for the 12th consecutive year. Military Times evaluates company efforts to recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers.

"We are honored to be recognized for the 12th year in a row as a Best for Vets employer," said Richard Carlson, vice president of Quality Management at Hormel Foods and the executive sponsor of HMVET, the company's employee resource group for active and retired military team members. "Hormel Foods has a long history of supporting the military, both as an active recruiter of former service members and as a leading food supplier for our troops. We are thankful for our veterans and service members who play a vital role on our dynamic team."

AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that it was once again recognized by Vault as having one of the top 150 internship programs in the country. The company's award-winning summer internship program was recognized in the categories of Best Internships for Engineering; as well as Sales, Marketing and Communications.

For a limited time, enjoy the boldly irresistible taste of HORMEL® Pepperoni in a fun, new shape

AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni are excited to announce the launch of HORMEL® Pepperoni Confetti — a bold, innovative shape that brings even more irresistible flavor to your favorite dishes. This limited-time product is set to revolutionize pizza night and elevate snacks for every occasion.