Our Principles at Work
We are proud to tell the stories of how – everyday – the people of Hormel Foods and our partners are committed to living out the principles that root our company in integrity and responsibility. Whether it’s a story about employees who raise money for charity or the training we conduct to make our employees safer, these stories exemplify how we apply the principles of responsibility in our day-to-day actions. Read on.
Safety in Chinese Joint Ventures-
To keep injuries to a minimum in our Chinese joint ventures, Shanghai Hormel Foods Co., Ltd., and Beijing Hormel Foods Co., Ltd., offer safety incentive programs that include safety committees and monthly employee training programs. More >>
Being Safe – At Your Desk and at the Plant-
Hormel Foods understands ergonomics affects production, yields, quality, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of all workers, so we implemented an ergonomic program in the late 1980s—years before it was required by law. More >>
Nothing Wasted: Feed Mills
- At Jennie-O Turkey Store’s feed mills, even a sunflower shell doesn’t go to waste. More>>
One-on-One Attention: Veterinarians- At Jennie-O Turkey Store, we are proud our five veterinarians spend the majority of their time out in the field and have developed a personal relationship with the farmers. More>>
Spotlight on our Producers- Hormel Foods buys the majority of hogs from producers that are independent family farmers that are non-company-owned. More>>
Daryl Olsen: AMVC Management Services- Daryl Olsen loves animals and takes pride in producing top-quality healthy hogs. More>>
Gary Thome: Thome Family Farms- One of eight children, Gary Thome grew up on a farm that his father managed in rural Minnesota. More>>
State-of-the-Art- In the first part of 2008, we will proudly finish our $6.2 million state-of-the-art livestock holding facility in our Austin, Minn., plant. More>>
Investment in Product Technology- Our Investment in Product Technology Earns the Distinction of Being “A Cut Above.” More>>
CHI-CHI’S and Valley Fresh Team Up to Fight Breast Cancer- As the maker of CHI-CHI’S®, Hormel Foods is proud to partner nationally with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to donate up to $175,000 to the breast cancer awareness organization. More>>
Jennie-O Turkey Store Donation Helps Local Environmental Learning Center Expand- The founder of Jennie-O Turkey Store, Earl B. Olson, led efforts to raise money for a major expansion project for the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center—a non-profit learning center near the headquarters of Jennie-O Turkey Store in Minnesota. More>>
Farmer John, L.A. Dodgers Partner for Children’s Hospital- For the 12th year, Farmer John has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to help those in need. More>>
Hy-Vee and Hormel Foods Partner for Triathlons- As part of our commitment to health and wellness, Hormel Foods partnered with Hy-Vee Stores to sponsor three triathlons in May and June 2007—the Hy-Vee/Hormel Kids Triathlon in Sioux City, Iowa, the 2007 Hy-Vee BR World Cup Triathlon in Grays Lake, Iowa, and the 2007 HyVee Age Group Triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa. More>>
Spotlight on Our Plants: Hormel Foods Atlanta Employees- The Atlanta plant, located in Atlanta, GA, participated in charity events during a month-long initiative in April 2007. More>>