Inspired The people, food, and communities that inspire us. Topics People Food Impact Read Watch Listen Cook Stories Second Turkey Giveaway Takes Over Supporting our communities by investing in well-being through access to nutritious foods for the holidays See the Impact Stories Ninety Years of Flavor and Tradition From Depression era innovation to cultural icon, HORMEL® Chili has been a pantry staple for 90 years Explore the Icon Stories Leading with Purpose Foodservice veteran John Kenyon builds teams both on and off the field Meet John 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 Food Meating a Milestone Impact The New Rules of Value People Driving Digital Forward People Harmony in Motion Food Tradition Meets Transformation Next All Read Watch Previous People Changing by Choice People Long Days and Lifelong Dreams Impact A Look Back At 2024 People Meet the Innovators: Norman Gu Impact A Simple Shift Delivers Big Impact Next All Watch Cook Previous Food Holiday Baking Bites: Sweet, Savory & Irresistible Food A Frightful Feast of Fiction Food Cozy Meals That Start in the Pantry Food The Magic of Chili Crisp Food A New Twist on a Pantry Classic 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 Faith Adiele Tiffany Alexandria Ken Alston Jaime Annis Natalie Baudler Brendon Boxler Kelly Braaten Christine Brown Mary Burich Vanessa Cantave Certified Master Chef Ron DeSantis Olivia Egert 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 Trupti Devdas Nayak 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 Maddie Smith Claire Stremple 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 People Changing by Choice The unstoppable career of John Hernandez at Hormel Foods People Long Days and Lifelong Dreams Empowered by Hormel Foods, Hteet Powl brought his entrepreneurial vision to life Impact A Look Back At 2024 In 2024, our brands played a vital role in giving back, connecting with communities and creating a lasting impact. People Meet the Innovators: Norman Gu Norman Gu has worked for Hormel Foods in China for more than 20 years. 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… Impact 2024 Hometown Turkey Takeover Joined by trusted partners and more than 250 volunteers, Hormel Foods donates 5,000 JENNIE-O® turkeys as part of inaugural Hometown… People Bakin’ Bacon Better HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® OVEN READY™ thick-cut bacon is here People Meet the Innovators: Kathie Sheldon Kathie Sheldon joined Hormel Foods in 1988 and has been in product development for the past 28 years, the last seven as director of product… People Meet the Innovators: Steve Lykken Steve Lykken, group vice president, supply chain, discusses the Hormel Foods production system, the use of new technology and the importance of… Impact Meet the Innovator: Richard Carlson Richard Carlson, vice president of quality management for Hormel Foods, discusses expectations in food safety, why innovation is important, and what… People From Reluctant Helper to Eager Cook After leaving Nigeria, Lola Lawrence learned to embrace her food culture. People A Culinary Career Sprouted in Grandma’s Kitchen Driven by a lifelong interest in culinary arts, Megan Nelson made waves as Jennie-O’s Culinary Specialist and continues to connect with chefs as… Load More
