Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL)

1 Hormel Place
Austin, MN 55912-3680 (Map)
Phone: 507-437-5611
Fax: 507-437-5129
http://www.hormelfoods.com

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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.

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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%
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Chairman, President, and CEO Jeffrey M. Ettinger
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EVP, CFO, and Director Jody H. Feragen
VP External Affairs and General Counsel Lori J. Marco
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