Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)
Austin, MN 55912-3680 (Map) Phone: 507-437-5611
Fax: 507-437-5129
http://www.hormelfoods.com
Overview
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.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: HRL) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | October |
| 2011 Sales (mil.) | £7,895.1 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 9.3% |
| 2011 Net Income (mil.) | £474.2 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 19.9% |
| 2011 Employees | 19,500 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 1.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Jeffrey M. Ettinger (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| EVP, CFO, and Director | Jody H. Feragen |
| VP External Affairs and General Counsel | Lori J. Marco |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)
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Food
- Meat Products(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)
- Burke Marketing Corporation
- Century Foods International, LLC
- Clougherty Packing, LLC
- Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc.
- MegaMex Foods, LLC
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #325 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011)
- S&P 500
- #325 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

