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As said in the Gullah language, “We beenya”… 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 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 Asian + American Traditional cuisines speak with heart, history and wisdom in ways we can all understand. People Meet the Innovators: Tyler Hulsebus Tyler Hulsebus, vice president of engineering, discusses the importance of innovation in bringing in new technologies, new processes and new ways of… Impact A Look Back At 2023 2023 gave us special moments featuring our beloved brands showing up, giving back and supporting communities around the world. Impact Meet The Innovators: Tom Raymond Tom Raymond, director of environmental sustainability at Hormel Foods, is focused on helping the company achieve its environmental sustainability… Impact Champions of Change Hormel Foods has announced the second cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, a remarkable group of young entrepreneurs making a difference in the world. Impact Meet the Innovators: Lisa Selk Lisa Selk, senior vice president of Brand Fuel at Hormel Foods, talks about trends, fostering a culture of innovation and using data to fuel growth. Load More