Our Principles Platform

To deepen our commitment to corporate responsibility, we developed our Principles Platform, which establishes how we specifically commit to doing business responsibly in five key areas: people, process, products, performance and philanthropy.
Hormel Foods Story

Much has changed in the food industry and world in 118 years, but our values—integrity, an uninterrupted quest for quality and innovation, a respect for each other, and a commitment to community—have not.
Integrity in Corporate Governance
To maintain the highest integrity and success of our business for our shareholders, employees and customers, we follow the best governance practices, committing to the highest standard of transparency and accountability while increasing shareholder value.
View our 2008 Hormel Foods Corporate Responsibility Report to learn more about our ethical business practices.