Hormel Foods Locations Receive AMI Environmental Awards
On April 30, 2010, 25 Hormel Foods and subsidiary locations received environmental awards from the American Meat Institute through AMI's Environmental MAPS program. The program recognizes industry excellence in environmental practices for companies dedicated to the development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
Tier 1 Master Awards recognize the development of an environmental policy, commitment from upper management, adoption of pollution prevention, emergency response and preventive maintenance plans for environmental systems and monitoring of energy and environmental systems. Winners:
- All winners in higher tiers.
Tier 2 Achiever Awards recognize the commitment to Tier 1 criteria, plus expansion of the environmental management system, adoption of at least five energy and environmental practices, identification of the impacts a facility has on the environment and implementation of an external communication plan. Winners:
- Alma (Kan.) Foods
- Dold Foods (Wichita, Kan.)
- Saag's Specialty Meats and Sausages (San Leandro, Calif.)
Tier 3 Pioneer Awards recognize commitment to Tier 1 and 2 criteria, establishment of specific environmental objectives and targets, and continual review of existing programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Winners:
- Algona (Iowa) Plant
- Atlanta Plant (Tucker, Ga.)
- Austin (Minn.) Plant
- Beloit (Wis.) Plant
- Burke Marketing Corporation (Nevada, Iowa)
- Dan's Prize (Browerville, Minn.)
- Dan's Prize (Long Prairie, Minn.)
- Farmer John (Vernon, Calif.)
- Fremont Plant—Fremont, Neb.
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Barron, Wis.)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Faribault, Minn.)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Melrose, Minn.)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Montevideo, Minn.)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Pelican Rapids, Minn.)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Willmar, Minn., Benson Ave Plant)
- Jennie-O Turkey Store (Willmar, Minn., Wilmar Ave. Plant)
- Lloyd's Barbeque Company (Mendota Heights, Minn.)
- Osceola (Iowa) Foods
- Rochelle (Ill.) Foods.
- Stockton (Calif.) Plant.
- Swiss American Sausage Co. (Lathrop, Calif.)
- Valley Fresh (Turlock, Calif.)