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Company Profile 1932 Company Founded Headquarters Brazil 2017 Acquired by Hormel Foods About www.ceratti.com.br Products www.ciratti.com.br Recipes www.ciratti.com.br Follow CERATTI® brand Facebook Related News Previous Updates 4.28.2023 Awards & Recognition Winning in Brazil Cidade do Sol, the company responsible for the CERRATI® brand, was named one of the 10 most agile companies at the Brazil Agility Awards… News 2.6.2019 Responsibility Hormel Recognizes Plant Teams For Sustainability Projects Company names winner in annual challenge to develop solutions to reduce its environmental impact News 3.2.2018 Company The Biggest M&A Deals of 2017 Hormel Foods Vice President of Corporate Development Fred Halvin spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the company’s 2017… News 8.24.2017 Company Hormel Acquires Brazilian Cold Cuts and Meats Company Hormel Foods Corp. has acquired Cidade do Sol, a Brazilian meat processor, for approximately $104 million Press Release 8.24.2017 Company Hormel Foods Adds to Its Growing International Portfolio with the Acquisition of the Ceratti® brand Acquisition Marks Company’s First Entry into South America Next All News Inspired Stories Impact A Simple Shift Delivers Big Impact Innovation in peanut butter production for the SKIPPY® brand helped Hormel Foods avoid product waste, improve plant operations and… Food Festive Finger Foods Not every holiday celebration has to revolve around a sit-down dinner. 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Food Novelty Seeking and the Omnivore’s Dilemma Some people seek out novel foods, while others don’t. Both strategies offer advantages. Food Share Friendship with a Winter ‘Brrr Basket’ It’s not just a gift, it’s a delicious gesture of friendship. Impact Charting a Sustainable Energy Future Hormel Foods advances investments in renewable energy, earning recognition from the EPA. People Meet the Innovators: Svetlana Peña Svetlana Peña, innovation lead, pipeline creation at Hormel Foods, shares insights on retail innovation and collaborating with customers and… Impact Supporting a First-Generation College Student Son of Dan’s Prize Plant Manager Credits Hormel Inspired Pathways Scholarship with Career Jumpstart Impact Accepting Help and Giving Back Inspired Pathways scholarship recipients Dat and Tien Dang reflect on college, gratitude and the impact Hormel Foods has had on their lives. People Hormel Foods Celebrates Lunar New Year with a Feast Culinary Collective chefs learn about Lunar New Year foods and traditions in an event highlighting the importance and joy of cultural exchange. Food Spice It Up: Craft the Ultimate Chili Board It’s not just a meal- it’s an experience. Food Unwrapping Traditional Delight Zongzi is not just a dish, it holds significant cultural and symbolic value. People Asian + American Traditional cuisines speak with heart, history and wisdom in ways we can all understand. Impact Food Production from Farm to Fork Exploring consumer perceptions of the food manufacturing industry Food Building a Food Future From AI-powered product analysis to 3D-printed food, significant technological innovations are redefining food manufacturing. Food The Epic Hunt for Food Innovation At MegaMex Foods, inspiration for new products often comes from surprising places. 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Food Pumpkin Spice Chili The ultimate pairing of classic fall flavors People The Strenuous Life From wildland fire stations to a wilderness canoe camp, the SPAM® brand finds Itself at the center of unexpected subcultures Food Kitchen Science with Kids Liz Heinecke helps parents turn meal prep into fun family learning Food 14 Appetizers for Kickoff The perfect mix of appetizers for your tailgate party Food Tailgate-Tested Sandwiches Kick your gameday menu up a notch with these crowd-pleasing simple sandwiches. Food Gameday Dips Crowd-pleasing dips for your next gameday celebration. People A Real Lifesaver Taylor Saldana ‘in right place at right time’ People Onward and Upward Not even a pandemic slows Jesse Wiste down People Top of the Hill Team member honored at Burke Corp. Food Lunch Whisperer Meal Prep Hacks Simplify lunchtime for, both, you and your kids with tasty lunches made from the same ingredients People Barbeque Legend and Hormel Foods Hit the Road Moe Cason and the Good Feeds Us All Tour create lasting connections and lasting change. Food Bacon Recipes For A Savory Brunch Spice up your brunch menu with some culinary inspiration featuring a crowd-favorite ingredient–bacon! Food 4 Flavorful Favorites For The Grill Easy-to-grill recipes for delicious weeknight dinners cooked outdoors Food Simple Steps For A Showstopping Charcuterie Board Easy tips for a flavorful board from the team at Columbus Craft Meats Food Travel the World with Your Dinner Plate Recipes from around the world ready to prepare in your kitchen People Blending the Rules Spice-blending genius Lior Lev Sercarz shows how spice fits into the history of humanity, and how humans fit into the future of flavor. People He Was Made for This Joe Peine sports Pride of the Jersey Food From Our Pits to Your Plates True barbeque is a passion, but that doesn’t mean you need to wait hours for that cravably delicious flavor. Food Bacon Brunch The Lunch Whisperer takes on breakfast Food Sandwich Social Club Favorites Make mealtime simpler, so you can focus on what matters most—nourishing relationships with your loved ones. People Lori Tigner’s Jersey Run “We’re in this together,” says operations admin Impact Meeting the Moment How nonprofits stepped up in a time of crisis. Food New Shopping Apps Help Consumers Adapt Not excited about roaming the supermarket? There’s an app for that Food Bring It On Home with Chef Lamar Moore It’s never been easier to bring home the bold and smoky flavor of authentic pit-smoked Texas barbeque. Food Grilling 101 Now that spring is here and summer is peeking around the corner, can anyone stop thinking about grilling? 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