So much flavor, so little prep time

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the years, guacamole has become a staple for restaurants — as an appetizer, topper and versatile ingredient used on sandwiches, burgers and Mexican dishes. A recent Technomic study found that 50% of operators cited simplicity as the primary benefit to their kitchen/menu with regards to using packaged or pre-made guacamole1. In response, MegaMex Foods is expanding its WHOLLY® Guacamole portfolio with the introduction of three new foodservice products.

The popularity of Korean cuisine continues to drive new flavor innovation

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the SPAM® brand continue to draw inspiration from foods and flavors around the world with the launch of SPAM® Gochujang flavored. Fans can now find this limited-edition variety in an eight-pack exclusively at Costco Wholesale Warehouses, while supplies last.

Exclusive, limited-edition peanuts available September 13

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Peanut Day on Sept. 13, the makers of the PLANTERS® brand are thrilled to announce the launch of PLANTERS® Special Reserve peanuts. These limited-edition peanuts are specially grown, hand-cooked and seasoned to perfection, catering to the discerning palate of true peanut connoisseurs.

Beginning Sept. 4, fans can declare their intention to take 'Pepperoni Time Off' on National Pepperoni Pizza Day to win the Ultimate HORMEL® Pepperoni Pizza Vacation

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of HORMEL® Pepperoni, America's No. 1 pepperoni brand*, are encouraging fans to lean into their desires and celebrate the most important day of the year — National Pepperoni Pizza Day on Friday, Sept. 20.

Delivers better-than-expected earnings and sees growing benefits from transform and modernize initiative

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, ended July 28, 2024. All comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2023, unless otherwise noted.

AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jim Snee, president, chief executive officer, and chairman of the Board, and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in the 2024 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. A webcast of the fireside chat is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. CT (9:45 a.m. ET).

John Ghingo, former president of Applegate, rejoining the company as her successor

AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announces the retirement of Deanna Brady, executive vice president, Retail, at the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 27, 2024. During nearly three decades of distinguished service to Hormel Foods, she successfully led teams across both the foodservice and retail lines of business and served as a key architect of the company's results-driven, high-performing culture.

From diversity and salary equity to career advancement and parental leave, Hormel Foods excels as top female employer.

AUSTIN, Minn., July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, proudly announced today that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2024. 

Hormel Foods has long promoted and supported a female-friendly culture, including employee resource groups such as Hormel Foods Women in Leadership and Women's Insight Network. These groups are dedicated to furthering the company's efforts to promote opportunities and programs that empower women.

Selling Power recognizes the company's culture of success and dynamic team of sales professionals  

AUSTIN, Minn., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 23rd time, Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has made the 2024 Selling Power 60 Best Companies to Sell For list. The list includes 60 of the most deserving sales organizations in the United States.  

New variation brings the sweet heat and savory flavors of popular Korean cuisine

AUSTIN, Minn., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the SPAM® brand are turning up the heat with the official launch of SPAM® Korean BBQ Flavored, a sweet yet spicy variety that features a bold blend of umami and Korean-inspired spices. Now available exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com, the new flavor is a flavorful tribute to the SPAM® brand's popularity in Korean culture and the growing trend of Korean BBQ on menus across America. The variety is meant to be sizzled up and enjoyed with family and friends on the grill, over rice or on a toasted bun with kimchi slaw.

The Official Peanut Butter partner of USA Gymnastics is providing peanut butter power to athletes at the final stop on the journey to Paris

AUSTIN, Minn., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Skippy® brand, the Official Peanut Butter partner of USA Gymnastics, is partnering with Dominique Dawes and Chellsie Memmel to bring even more legendary power to Gymnastics City USA 2024 in Minneapolis. The two Olympic legends will team up to highlight Skippy® peanut butter as a delicious and easy protein snack for athletes of all levels at Gymnastics City USA, which brings together four of the sport's biggest events.

From acting in national TV ads to musical theatre and public-relations events, this trio of nutty brand ambassadors is set to hit the streets and 'shell-ebrate' with their peanut-loving fans

AUSTIN, Minn., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Then there were three! After combing through hundreds of applications and videos from multi-talented candidates all vying for a chance to cruise the country in the 26-foot NUTmobile with the iconic MR. PEANUT®, the PLANTERS® brand is excited to introduce the world to its newest class of Peanutters.

AUSTIN, Minn., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced participation in the 2024 Oppenheimer Consumer Growth & E-Commerce Conference on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. CT (12:45 p.m. ET). Representing Hormel Foods will be Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Delivers better-than-expected first-half earnings; advances transform and modernize initiative

AUSTIN, Minn., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024, ended April 28, 2024. All comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2023, unless otherwise noted.

Students from over 50 colleges and universities participate in the company's 10-week, award-winning internship program

AUSTIN, Minn., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An internship with Hormel Foods isn't your typical summer job. In fact, the majority of these talented collegiates, who will hone their skills on everything from sales and food science to engineering and marketing, will very likely receive a full-time job offer to join the Fortune 500 global branded food company. Hormel Foods converts over 70% of its interns into full-time team members.

America's No.1 refrigerated guacamole brand* responds to consumers' desire for authentic, tableside guacamole flavors at home

ORANGE, Calif., May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE brand, America's No. 1 refrigerated guacamole, today announced their latest creation: WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE Extra Chunky Restaurant Style guacamole. With more than half of consumers** considering restaurant guacamole to be the "gold standard," the latest brand innovation delivers on consumer taste preferences by bridging the gap between tableside guacamole and wanting to enjoy the same craveable guacamole at home.