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Hormel Foods Achieves Nonrenewable Energy Use Reduction Goal and Has Record Year of Giving

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Food and drink, Meat, American brands, Foods, Austin, Minnesota, Hormel, Spam, Skippy, Justin's

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it has achieved its nonrenewable energy use reduction goal and had a record year of giving in its latest annual corporate responsibility report.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it has achieved its nonrenewable energy use reduction goal and had a record year of giving in its latest annual corporate responsibility report.
  • Hormel Foods launched over 600 new retail and foodservice items, with many targeted toward its sodium reduction and clean-label initiative efforts.
  • The 2018 Hormel Foods Corporate Responsibility Report follows the Global Reporting Initiative's standards and is developed in accordance to the core option.
  • Its brands include SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus and more than 30 other beloved brands.

Knob Creek® Bourbon Introduces Limited Time Expression Knob Creek® Quarter Oak

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Bourbon whiskey, Whisky, Beam Suntory, Distilled drinks, Alcoholic drinks, Knob Creek, Kentucky cuisine, Malt whisky, Single barrel whiskey, American brands, Rye whiskey, Small batch whiskey

Knob Creek Quarter Oak is now available nationwide with a Suggested Retail Price of $49.99 for a 750mL bottle.

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  • Knob Creek Quarter Oak is now available nationwide with a Suggested Retail Price of $49.99 for a 750mL bottle.
  • For more information about Knob Creek Quarter Oak and Knob Creek's award-winning bourbon and rye portfolios, please visit www.KnobCreek.com or visit with us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
  • Part of the original small batch bourbon collection from Kentucky, Knob Creek Bourbon has set the standard for super-premium bourbon for more than 25 years, crafting an extraordinary full-flavored bourbon with a rich taste.
  • In recent years, Knob Creek has expanded its portfolio, introducing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Bourbon (120 proof/60% alcohol by volume) in 2011, Knob Creek Straight Rye Whiskey (100 proof/50% alcohol by volume) in 2012, Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Rye Whiskey (115 proof/57.5% alcohol by volume) and Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye Whiskey, a limited-edition offering, (119.6 proof/ 59.8% alcohol by volume), both introduced in 2018.

Hormel Foods Receives Accolades for Inspired Hires Employee Onboarding Program

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Food and drink, American brands, Meat, Foods, Austin, Minnesota, Hormel, Spam, Justin's, Skippy, Onboarding

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Achievement in New Employee Onboarding category for its Inspired Hires program in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Achievement in New Employee Onboarding category for its Inspired Hires program in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.
  • "It is wonderful to receive this recognition for our Inspired Hires onboarding program," Sheehan said.
  • Highlights of the Inspired Hires program include training on the company's cultural beliefs, an exercise/game called the Discovery Map that allows new hires to learn about the company, executive participation, a welcome box containing samples of the company's products and a personalized video message from an Inspired Hires ambassador.
  • Its brands include SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Wholly, Hormel Black Label, Columbus and more than 30 other beloved brands.

Hotel Equities Selected to Manage Marriott and Hilton in Fort Worth Texas

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Friday, September 20, 2019
Hospitality industry, Service industries, Travel, Hilton Worldwide, Hampton by Hilton, Hotel, Suite, Residence Inn by Marriott, American brands, Draft:Apple Hospitality REIT Inc, Sage Hospitality Resources

The all-suite Residence Inn is located at 13400 North Freeway and the Hampton Inn & Suites is located at 13600 North Freeway.

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  • The all-suite Residence Inn is located at 13400 North Freeway and the Hampton Inn & Suites is located at 13600 North Freeway.
  • We are excited to be in Fort Worth operating these best-in-class Marriott and Hilton hotels, said Joe Reardon, chief development officer for HE.
  • Both properties will be led by Hotel Equities Texas regional team which includes operations, sales and marketing and revenue management.
  • Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel ownership, management and development firm operating more than 140 hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Ocean Spray and vineyard vines Partner with Women's Health Organization Bright Pink

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Songs, American brands, Martha's Vineyard, Economy of the United States, Berries, Cranberry, Vaccinium, Ocean Spray, Vineyard Vines, Spray

On Wednesday, September 18, Ocean Spray hosted a pink cranberry harvest to celebrate the announcement and created the emblematic pink vineyard vines whale on one of their farmer-owned cranberry bogs.

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  • On Wednesday, September 18, Ocean Spray hosted a pink cranberry harvest to celebrate the announcement and created the emblematic pink vineyard vines whale on one of their farmer-owned cranberry bogs.
  • Ocean Spray and Bright Pink share a focus on making healthy everyday practices a way of life and means of prevention.
  • "At Ocean Spray, impact is not a part of our business, it is our business," said Christina Ferzli, Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Ocean Spray.
  • "Bright Pink is proud to team up with Ocean Spray and vineyard vines this fall to spread our message of breast and ovarian cancer prevention worldwide," said Katie Thiede, CEO of Bright Pink.

The Makers of Hormel® Mary Kitchen® Hash Announce New Frozen Varieties, Taking America's No. 1 Hash Out of The Can

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Food and drink, Cuisine by country, Meat, British cuisine, Canned meat, Ground meat, Hash, American brands, National dishes, Hormel, Corned beef

AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The makers of Hormel Mary Kitchen hash, America's No.

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  • AUSTIN, Minn., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The makers of Hormel Mary Kitchen hash, America's No.
  • The new items include two varieties of frozen hash corned beef hash and turkey sausage sweet potato and include more than 9 grams of protein in each serving.
  • Made with a hearty blend of quality meats, roasted potatoes, onions, red bell peppers and a touch of select seasonings, Hormel Mary Kitchen frozen hash is sure to satisfy your craving for breakfast.
  • "Our new Hormel Mary Kitchen frozen hash products are a perfect way to bring modern day brunch to the comforts of your own home," said Sarah Johnson, brand manager at Hormel Foods.

Hyperformance Glass Products Unveils New Aftermarket Hybrid Windshield featuring Corning Gorilla Glass

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Glass, Materials, Corning Inc., Windows, American brands, Gorilla Glass, Materials science, Car windows, Tempered glass, Windshield, Corning

SHELBY CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperformance Glass Products (HGP), the premier automotive glass retailer, announced today the availability of HGP's Hybrid Windshield featuring Corning Gorilla Glass.

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  • SHELBY CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyperformance Glass Products (HGP), the premier automotive glass retailer, announced today the availability of HGP's Hybrid Windshield featuring Corning Gorilla Glass.
  • While traditional windshields use two sheets of annealed glass, HGP's Hybrid Windshields featuring Corning Gorilla Glass replaces one of these layers with chemically tempered glass that is flexible, durable, and thin, and enables lightweight glazing.
  • "The right glass technology can impact everything in the driver's user experience" said Robert Brisley, President of Hyperformance Glass Products.
  • "Corning's technology is playing a crucial role in that future, and we're pleased to unveil these Hybrid Windshields featuring Corning Gorilla Glass with HGP.

Strategy Analytics: Apple and Lenovo Vie for Mobile Computing Leadership

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Consumer electronics, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Companies, American brands, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., Berkshire Hathaway, Technology, Computing, Personal computing, Classes of computers

In this highly competitive market, the global mobile computing device market stayed flat year-on-year in Q2 2019 at 80.1 million units shipped.

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  • In this highly competitive market, the global mobile computing device market stayed flat year-on-year in Q2 2019 at 80.1 million units shipped.
  • Vendor strategies must be focused on multiple price tiers rather than concentrating on the premium segment, especially as Apple expands its strategy to replace Windows notebook demand with more computer-like iPads.
  • Eric Smith , Director Connected Computing added, The mobile computing market is consolidating to a smaller group of large players.
  • We believe demand is still out there for mobile computing devices, but it's up to each OEM to meet fast-changing use case demands for specific users, such as content creators, gamers, and first-time buyers.

Colgate Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Home Goods, Retail, Supermarket, Convenience store, American brands, Personal hygiene products, Brands, Consumer goods, Colgate-Palmolive, Piscataway, New Jersey, Colgate, Palmolive, Dividend

The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per common share, payable on November 15, 2019, to shareholders of record on October 23, 2019.

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  • The Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per common share, payable on November 15, 2019, to shareholders of record on October 23, 2019.
  • The Company has paid uninterrupted dividends on its common stock since 1895.
  • About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition.
  • To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com .

HMT Associates, Inc., Makes Inc. Magazine's America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies Annual List

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Companies, Food and drink, Business, H. J. Heinz Company, Northfield, Illinois, American brands, Berkshire Hathaway, Kraft Foods, Inc., HMT, Heinz, Vocus

CLEVELAND, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HMT Associates, Inc., a Cleveland-based marketing firm, was recently recognized on the annual Inc. 5000 list as one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, with three-year revenue growth of 128%.

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  • CLEVELAND, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --HMT Associates, Inc., a Cleveland-based marketing firm, was recently recognized on the annual Inc. 5000 list as one of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, with three-year revenue growth of 128%.
  • Making the Inc. 5000 list for the second time, hmt ranked No.
  • With an impressive client list, including top Fortune 500 companies, their roster includes The Kraft Heinz Company, Mondelz International, Back to Nature Foods LLC, Stonyfield Farm Inc. and Heineken, USA.
  • Rapid growth over the past year has also allowed hmt to expand their presence in Chicago, Bentonville, and New York.