Who We Are
Hormel Foods Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name food and meat products for consumers throughout the world. Many of our products are among the best-known and trusted in the food industry and the favorites of families everywhere.
Since our founding in 1891, Hormel Foods has been a recognized leader in the processing and marketing of pork. Thanks to our extensive expertise, commitment to innovation and rigorous adherence to quality standards, our products are highly regarded for taste, nutrition, convenience and value.
For each of the past ten years, Hormel Foods was named one of “The 400 Best Big Companies in America” by Forbes magazine. Our employees take great pride in upholding the company’s strong reputation among consumers, grocers and foodservice and industrial customers, wherever we do business.
Our Products
Hormel Foods sells products in all 50 states through a direct sales force assigned to offices in major cities throughout the United States. Their efforts are supported by sales brokers and distributors.
The following selections, just to name a few, are sold to retail, foodservice and wholesale operations under many well-established trademarks that include Always Tender, Black Label, Cure 81, Curemaster, Di Lusso, Dinty Moore, Dubuque, Fast 'N Easy, Herdez, Hormel, House Of Tsang, Jennie-O Turkey Store, Kid's Kitchen, Light & Lean, Little Sizzlers, Mary Kitchen, Old Smokehouse, Peloponnese, Range Brand, Sandwich Maker, SPAM® and Wranglers.
Hormel Foods has been ranked as one of “The 25 Best Manufacturing Companies To Sell For” by Selling Power magazine.
Where We Come From
Hormel Foods is headquartered in Austin, Minn., along with its research and development division and flagship plant. Additional food manufacturing facilities are located in Algona, Fort Dodge, Knoxville and Osceola, Iowa; Atlanta, Ga.; Aurora and Rochelle, Ill.; Beloit, Wis.; Fremont, Neb.; Stockton, Calif.; and Wichita, Kan.
Various companies, which adhere to stringent corporate guidelines and quality standards, perform custom manufacturing of selected Hormel Foods products. Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary based in Willmar, Minn., is the nation's second largest producer of whole and processed turkey products sold to retail and foodservice outlets.
Another wholly owned subsidiary, Dan's Prize, Inc., headquartered in Gainesville, Ga., operates manufacturing plants in Long Prairie and Browerville, Minn., which produces roast beef, corned beef, prime rib, pastrami and other cooked meats for foodservice and deli operators.
Hormel Foods International Corporation (HFIC), a wholly owned subsidiary in Austin, has established numerous joint venture and license agreements internationally that include Australia, China, Denmark, England, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, the Philippines and other nations. HFIC exports products to more than forty countries.
Our Company
With more than 18,000 employees, Hormel Foods is owned by approximately 11,600 shareholders of record. Hormel Foods common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HRL.