Hormel Foods Corporation

Austin, MN United States

  (NYSE: HRL)

Company Description

The maker of such thrifty pantry staples as Spam (spiced pork and ham) lunch meat and Dinty Moore stew has turned sophisticated. In addition to canned meats, Hormel Foods produces a slew of refrigerated processed meats and deli items, ethnic entrees, and frozen foods, sold under the Hormel brand, as well as Don Miguel and MegaMex Mexican, Country Crock (side dishes), and Lloyd's barbeque. Foodservice offerings include Hormel Natural Choice meats, Café H ethnic, Austin Blues barbeque, and Bread Ready pre-sliced meats. Hormel is also a major US turkey and pork processor, churning out Jennie-O turkey, Cure 81 hams, and Always Tender pork. Thirty-four Hormel brands are ranked #1 or #2 in their respective markets.