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Hormel Foods on Track to Match 100% of Domestic Energy Use with Renewable Sourcing by End of 2022

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

AUSTIN, Minn., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company well known for its corporate citizenship, is pleased to announce that it anticipates matching 100% of its domestic energy use with renewable sourcing by the end of 2022. The renewable energy achievement is part of the company's 20 By 30 Challenge, a set of 20 aggressive environmental and social responsibility goals Hormel Foods is striving to reach by 2030. Through the 20 By 30 Challenge, Hormel Foods is aiming to match 100% of its global energy use with renewable sourcing. The company's 20 By 30 Challenge ambitions help support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and advance the company's strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership. 

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  • Through the 20 By 30 Challenge, Hormel Foods is aiming to match 100% of its global energy use with renewable sourcing.
  • "We are inspired to do our part to make the world a better place," said Mark Coffey, group vice president of supply chain for Hormel Foods.
  • "Hormel Foods is an excellent example for other organizations in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through green power investment and use."
  • Hormel Foods has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies and one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

Enjoy Easy Comfort Meals in 30 Minutes with HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE™ Entrees

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

The versatility of delicious HORMEL SQUARE TABLE entrees offer consumers the ability to spend more time with their families while eating their favorite comfort foods.

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  • The versatility of delicious HORMEL SQUARE TABLE entrees offer consumers the ability to spend more time with their families while eating their favorite comfort foods.
  • "Over the last two years, we've seen a dramatic increase in consumers looking for meals that are ready in 30 minutes or less and are perfect for eating occasions at home," said Daniel Collier, brand manager of HORMEL SQUARE TABLE entrees.
  • "Our HORMEL SQUARE TABLE entrees deliver the nutritional benefits consumers are looking for and feature No Preservatives, No Artificial Colors or Flavors, and No Artificial Ingredients.
  • In addition, we have added our memorable new HORMEL SQUARE TABLE entrees brand to Improve consumer recall and recognition in store.

The Makers of the Happy Little Plants® Brand to Partner with The World Pizza Champions™ to Bring Plant-Based Proteins to a Pizzeria Near You

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Happy Little Plants brand and The World Pizza Champions, America's #1 Pizza Team,are joining forces to fuel the plant-based protein explosion in the pizza world.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Happy Little Plants brand and The World Pizza Champions, America's #1 Pizza Team,are joining forces to fuel the plant-based protein explosion in the pizza world.
  • "The maker of the Happy Little Plants brand is thrilled to be the official plant-based pizza topping partner of The World Pizza Champions for 2022," said Anthony Panichelli, brand manager for Foodservice at Hormel Foods.
  • "They have changed the game with Happy Little Plants plant-based pizza toppings that look, bake, and most importantly, taste like the real thing.
  • As two key players in the pizza industry, the partnership with the makers of the Happy Little Plants brand and the The World Pizza Champions will provide only the best and most innovative plant-based toppings to consumers.

THE MAKERS OF HORMEL® CHILI CREATE FIRST-EVER CHILI CHEESE KEG

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

1 selling chili brand*, today unveiled the first-ever Hormel Chili Cheese Keg, a revolutionary gameday appetizer innovation that combines delicious Hormel Chili and cheese inside a fully functioning half-barrel keg.

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  • 1 selling chili brand*, today unveiled the first-ever Hormel Chili Cheese Keg, a revolutionary gameday appetizer innovation that combines delicious Hormel Chili and cheese inside a fully functioning half-barrel keg.
  • The Hormel Chili Cheese Keg provides a massive upgrade to football fans' Big Game food spread instantly making the lucky winner a game day hero.
  • "We thought what better way to show our fans how Hormel Chili can pour on the excitement than by creating a never-before attempted innovation the Hormel Chili Cheese Keg that would become the life of their Big Game party."
  • The Hormel Chili Cheese Keg is the latest extension of the brand's "Pour On" marketing campaign, originally introduced in January 2020, to highlight Hormel Chili as the easiest way to add excitement to mundane meals.

Hormel Foods Announces the Advancement of Wendy A. Watkins to Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

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Monday, November 1, 2021

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global branded food company Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the advancement of Wendy A. Watkins to the new post of senior vice president and chief communications officer for the company's worldwide operations.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Global branded food company Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the advancement of Wendy A. Watkins to the new post of senior vice president and chief communications officer for the company's worldwide operations.
  • "Since joining Hormel Foods six years ago, Wendy has built a world-class communications team and elevated the global reputation of Hormel Foods.
  • As chief communications officer, Watkins continues her stewardship of the Hormel Foods corporate reputation, internal and external communications, corporate social responsibility and issues management across the organization.
  • Watkins has led communications since joining Hormel Foods in 2015 as vice president of corporate communications.

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Luis Marconi, Group Vice President, Grocery Products; Names Jeff Frank Successor

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Monday, November 1, 2021

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announced today that Luis Marconi will retire as group vice president, Grocery Products.

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  • Jeff Frank, currently vice president of Grocery Products and the leader of the integration of the Planters brand into Hormel Foods, will succeed Marconi as group vice president, Grocery Products.
  • "Luis has had an impressive 20-year career with Hormel Foods, leading a portfolio of iconic and emerging brands as Hormel Foods evolved into a global branded food company," said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, Hormel Foods.
  • Frank will assume the Grocery Products leadership helm with strong Hormel Foods knowledge and expertise built over the last 20 years with the company.
  • Most recently, he led the integration of the Planters brand into the Hormel Foods portfolio, the largest acquisition in Hormel Foods history.

Hormel Foods Announces the Retirement of Jim Sheehan, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Appoints Jacinth Smiley to Succeed Sheehan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, October 29, 2021

Jacinth Smiley, group vice president of corporate strategy, has been named his successor and will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.

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  • Jacinth Smiley, group vice president of corporate strategy, has been named his successor and will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.
  • Sheehan's distinguished career at Hormel Foods spans more than four decades, including the last five years as chief financial officer for the company's global operations.
  • Jim was instrumental in establishing Inspired Pathways, a groundbreaking initiative that extends free college tuition to the children of Hormel Foods team members.
  • He was named chief accounting officer in May 2016 and assumed the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer in October 2016.

The Makers of the NATURAL CHOICE® Brand Partner with BBQ Legend Moe Cason for the Launch of the 2021 "Good Feeds Us All Tour" Across America

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

AUSTIN, Minn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Natural Choice brand are partnering with BBQ legend Moe Cason for the launch of the 2021 Good Feeds Us All Tour across America.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Natural Choice brand are partnering with BBQ legend Moe Cason for the launch of the 2021 Good Feeds Us All Tour across America.
  • "The Hormel Natural Choice hardwood smoked line is made the way a BBQ expert like myself would make it slow smoked over real wood," Cason said.
  • The Natural Choice hardwood smoked lunch meats are expertly crafted and slow smoked in netting over real wood chips for more than four hours.
  • Its brands include Planters, SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus and more than 30 other beloved brands.

Hormel Foods and Jennie-O Win Best in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at PRWeek's Brand Film Awards

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

are hosted by PRWeek, Campaign and MM+M to celebrate the best in filmmaking on behalf of brands and enterprises.

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  • are hosted by PRWeek, Campaign and MM+M to celebrate the best in filmmaking on behalf of brands and enterprises.
  • The film highlights the inspired and incredible story of Abdullahi Moallin, who came to America after losing his hearing during the civil war in Somalia.
  • The film was created by award-winning documentarians David Munro and Scott Balcerek, Hormel Foods internal film team, and Attention Span Media.
  • Its brands include SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus and more than 30 other beloved brands.

Hormel Foods Spreads Love, Celebrates National PB&J Day with Donation of SKIPPY® Products

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

What better way to mark the occasion of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2?"

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  • What better way to mark the occasion of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on April 2?"
  • Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide.
  • Its brands include SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus and more than 30 other beloved brands.
  • What began as a grassroots food drive at a local show has grown into a national movement providing more than 7 million meals, to date.