Inspired The people, food, and communities that inspire us. Topics People Food Impact Read Watch Listen Cook Stories Meet the Innovators: Annemarie Vaupel Annemarie Vaupel, vice president of marketing for the foodservice division, discusses the importance of customers’ views, balancing new and existing products, and more. Meet Annemarie Stories The Ribbon Pepperoni Revolution Behind the scenes: How the innovation team at Hormel Foods sparked a culinary revolution with a fresh take on a classic topping. Slice into the Story Stories Insights and Trends Fueling Innovation The culture of innovation at Hormel Foods begins with identifying consumer needs. Finding Trends Contributors Previous Trelani Michelle Writer Tiffany Alexandria Content Creator Evan Inada Salumiere Lamar Moore Chef Grace Ramirez Chef Vanessa Cantave Chef Laurie March Home Expert, TV Producer Christina Machamer Chef, Certified Sommelier Kenneth Temple Chef David Munro Writer, Producer, Director Laura Fraser Author, Journalist Ethan Watters Author, Futurist Next Read Previous Impact Lending a (Robotic) Hand Impact A Different Spin on Comfort Food Food Creating a New Cashew Food Novelty Seeking and the Omnivore’s Dilemma Food Share Friendship with a Winter ‘Brrr Basket’ Next All Read Watch Previous People Where There’s Smoke People For the Love of Food and Community People Meet the Innovators: Dave Anderko People Finding Home Through Food People The Flavors of Home Next All Watch Cook Previous Food Dill-icious Spring Flavor Food The Mashup: Re-inventing Classics Food Savor Weeknight Simplicity Food Spice It Up: Craft the Ultimate Chili Board Food Unwrapping Traditional Delight Next All Cook Collections Previous Expand Close Close The Originate Initiative The Originate Initiative will highlight and share the innovation in our products, processes and people. More Info Expand Close Close The Cooking & Culture Project Celebrating the extraordinary individuals working to preserve and carry legacy food traditions forward. More Info Expand Close Close Hormel Inspired Pathways How Hormel Foods is providing scholarship opportunities for children of it's team members. More Info Expand Close Close Inspired Fans Nothing inspires us more than hearing the stories from fans of our beloved brands from around the globe. More Info Expand Close Close Pride of the Jersey Celebrating our inspired team members living our cultural beliefs and our purpose statement, Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ More Info Next Explore People Food Impact Filter Add Read Watch Listen Cook Tiffany Alexandria Ken Alston Jaime Annis Natalie Baudler Brendon Boxler Kelly Braaten Christine Brown Mary Burich Vanessa Cantave Beau Coffron, The Lunchbox Dad Certified Master Chef Ron DeSantis Sean Elder Tony Finnestad Laura Fraser Katie Gabrielson Sandra Gancz Kahan Don George Justin Gold Barry Greenberg Joan Hanson Gabrielle Hensrud Beth Hillson Richard Ingraham Photos: Eric Johnson, Austin Daily Herald Leslie Jonath Lena Katz Ashley Kirchhoff Mary Ladd Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN Elizabeth Leyk Joel Mahary Laurie March Nevin Martell Mia Mastroianni Josh McHugh Joe Mellenbruch Trelani Michelle Alba Muñoz Saiz David Munro Vern Noland Brian Olson Sarah Oslund Emily Paster Dean Peters Katie Plumski Edythe Preet Jenny Qi Elva Ramierz Jill K. Robinson J.K. Rose Elaine M. Rowland Dominique Saint Malo J.K. Scheeres Angela Sellers Michael Shapiro Alyssa Shelasky Tiffany Sizemore Chef MacKenzie Smith Claire Stremple The La Victoria® Brand Team The Justin's® Brand Team Kenneth Temple Ruth Tobias David Ulrich Chase Villeret Ethan Watters Bev Weidner Rick Williamson Coulter Wood Luke Woodard Dan Zielke Search Clear Search Impact Lending a (Robotic) Hand Innovative products and smart automation drive efficiency in food service. Impact A Different Spin on Comfort Food A growing number of consumers are seeking out food — and food companies — that give them a sense of wellbeing. Food Creating a New Cashew The innovators behind the Planters® brand lead the charge for a tasty new product line. 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. 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. People A Journey of Connection and Community Longtime Austin community educator and advocate Gema Alvarado-Guerrero leads the charge within Hormel Foods as workforce wellness facilitator. Impact A Force for Good A Hormel Foods Inspired Pathways Scholarship recipient feels destined to enter law enforcement. Impact Engineering a Career The Hormel Foods Inspired Pathways program helps an Illinois student avoid debt on her way to an engineering degree. Load More