State-of-the-art NUTmobile is hitting the road with fresh trio of Peanutters at the helm

AUSTIN, Minn., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PLANTERS® brand team is celebrating 90 years of NUTmobile novelty with a freshly shelled trio of nutty navigators — and a bold new build.

This summer marks the 90th anniversary of the beloved NUTmobile program, and the PLANTERS® brand is celebrating in style, unveiling the latest evolution of its iconic ride — complete with quirky updates like a peanut door handle, a neon-lit selfie station, and a 360-degree exterior cam. The new vessel has an all-new crew, to boot, as three newly minted Peanutters are set to captain the modernized NUTmobile on a year-long, nationwide tour, bringing smiles and snacks to fans across the country. Take a peek inside the new NUTmobile and watch the Peanutters give a tour on YouTube!

The ready-to-eat guacamole brand introduces a zesty new flavor profile

ORANGE, Calif., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE brand, America's No. 1 branded refrigerated guacamole, today announced its consumer-centric collaboration with Tajín, the top-selling chile-lime seasoning in the U.S. New WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE Chile Lime combines the creamy goodness of guacamole with the zesty kick of Tajín® Clásico Seasoning, offering a unique and delicious snacking experience for dip and spice lovers alike.

Company Achieved Solid Top-Line Growth; Positioned for Strong Second Half

Narrows Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Earnings Outlook

AUSTIN, Minn., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended April 27, 2025. All comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2024, unless otherwise noted.

Award-winning internship program offers students from 50 colleges and universities three months of hands-on business experience

AUSTIN, Minn., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It's more than an internship — it's a launchpad to a rewarding career. Typically, more than 70% of Hormel Foods interns become full-time team members at the company. Starting today, the company will welcome over 95 students from 50 colleges and universities across the country.

This nutty new creation is the ultimate bar snack, irresistible with a cold one on a hot day.

AUSTIN, Minn., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, the PLANTERS® brand and Miller High Life® will reunite to launch the limited-edition PLANTERS® x Miller High Life® Bar Nut Mix — a bold, savory snack best enjoyed with friends and paired with the Champagne of Beers.

Inspired by classic bar snacks, sporting events and backyard hangouts that often bring these two brands together, the PLANTERS® x Miller High Life® Bar Nut Mix is a celebration of a partnership more than a century in the making. The mix combines seasoned peanuts and almonds with Cajun-style corn sticks, pretzel sticks, rice crackers and garlic bread sticks, all combined to deliver the ultimate dive bar snack.

AUSTIN, Minn., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its quarterly dividend on the common stock, authorized by the Board of Directors at 29.00 cents ($0.29) a share on May 19, 2025, will be paid August 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 14, 2025.

The August 15 payment will be the 388th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company. Since becoming a public company in 1928, Hormel Foods Corporation has paid a regular quarterly dividend without interruption.ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN'S®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Baker will assume the role at the end of the fiscal year following the planned retirement of Scott Aakre

AUSTIN, Minn., May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced that Jeff Baker, group vice president of Retail marketing for Value-Added Meats, will assume the role of group vice president for Retail marketing at the end of the company's fiscal 2025. Following the retirement of Scott Aakre, group vice president and chief marketing officer for Retail, Baker will oversee the evolution of the company's brand portfolio to meet changing consumer preferences, amplify its presence in snacking and entertaining, and drive growth in its food-forward portfolio.

Aakre extends his service to the company by joining Hormel Foods board of directors

AUSTIN, Minn., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced that Scott Aakre, group vice president and chief marketing officer for Retail, will retire at the end of the company's fiscal 2025 after 35 years of distinguished service. His responsibilities will be transitioned internally. The company also announced that Aakre, who serves on The Hormel Foundation board, was appointed to the Hormel Foods board of directors, effective May 15, 2025, enabling the company to continue benefiting from his expertise.

Justin's new Dark and Milk Chocolate Candy Bars will hit store shelves nationally this summer atSprouts Farmers Market and Whole Foods Market and will be on display for other retailers to discovernext week at Sweets & Snacks Expo

BEDMINSTER, N.J., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Justin's, a category leader known for crafting delicious, real-food products that contribute to the world in a positive and meaningful way, today is celebrating its newest confections innovation – Justin's® Peanut Caramel Nougat Chocolate Candy Bars – offering consumers a nostalgic, organic chocolate treat made with simple ingredients. The candy bars are USDA-certified organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, and will be available in two varieties, Dark Chocolate Peanut Caramel Nougat and Milk Chocolate Peanut Caramel Nougat.

In an exciting twist, the makers of the CORN NUTS® brand introduce all-new PartiallyPopped Corn Kernel varieties, set to redefine snacking with irresistible crunch andcraveable flavors

AUSTIN, Minn., May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for a new kind of crunch! For the first time in their storied history, the makers of the CORN NUTS® brand are venturing beyond the traditional corn kernel, proudly introducing the all-new CORN NUTS® Partially Popped corn kernel flavors. Crafted to deliver craveable taste and inviting texture, this enticing new product marries the airy lightness of popcorn with the legendary crunch of CORN NUTS® corn kernels.

AUSTIN, Minn., May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, invites interested parties to participate in a webcast and conference call with Jim Snee, president and chief executive officer; Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer; and John Ghingo, executive vice president, Retail; to discuss the Company's second quarter financial results. The Company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and will host a conference call at 8 a.m. CT (9 a.m. ET).

First-time film collaboration celebrates upcoming film with exclusive collectibles and playful new TV ad

AUSTIN, Minn., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as Stitch found his perfect home in Hawai'i, the SPAM® brand has found the perfect collaboration with Disney's upcoming live-action "Lilo & Stitch" movie releasing only in theaters May 23. Now on shelves, fans can collect three Hawaiian-inspired limited-edition SPAM® brand cans featuring artwork from the beloved movie. The collectible cans contain the same classic SPAM® product that has been a staple in Hawaiian cuisine for generations. Available at major retailers nationwide, these island treasures are expected to sell quickly — collect them all while supplies last!

With the popularity of convenient meal solutions on the rise, the HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE® brand team expands protein-rich portfolio with Tuscan Style and Maple Bourbon Chicken varieties

AUSTIN, Minn., April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Heat-and-eat meal solutions continue to gain traction among today's consumers, as more people seek hassle-free, easy-to-prepare options that deliver on taste and quality. This is no secret to the makers of the HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE® brand, who are tapping into that demand with the launch of two new chicken varieties: HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE® Tuscan Style Chicken and HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE® Maple Bourbon Chicken.

HERDEZ® Al Pastor Seasoned Shredded Pork with Sauce offers a delicious blend of bold spices

ORANGE, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the HERDEZ® brand are expanding their HERDEZ® Mexican Refrigerated Entrées line with the addition of a classic pork dish celebrated for its bold, savory flavor: Al Pastor. The all-new HERDEZ® Al Pastor Seasoned Shredded Pork with Sauce, featuring tender, seasoned shredded pork simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce, brings delectable notes to every bite — with limited prep required.

AUSTIN, Minn., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Steve Lykken, group vice president of supply chain, will be leaving the company to pursue another opportunity. Kevin Myers, PhD, has been appointed interim group vice president of supply chain.

Myers joined Hormel Foods in 2001 as a research scientist and has since taken on roles of increasing responsibility. In 2015, he was appointed senior vice president of research & development and quality control, overseeing product development, packaging, food safety sciences and lab services. Before joining the company, Myers spent a decade in the food industry, holding leadership positions in food technology, research science and new product development.

Spicy flavors, regional varieties and homestyle ingredients are increasingly popular as pizza enthusiasts seek novelty, nostalgia

AUSTIN, Minn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Straight from the sizzling scene of the 2025 International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Hormel Foods — maker of the best-selling retail pepperoni in the United States and a market leader in foodservice pizza toppings — is dishing out its freshest take on the pizza industry's hottest trends.

AUSTIN, Minn., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its quarterly dividend on the common stock, authorized by the Board of Directors at 29.00 cents ($0.2900) a share on March 24, 2025, will be paid May 15, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2025.

The May 15 payment will be the 387th consecutive quarterly dividend paid by the company. Since becoming a public company in 1928, Hormel Foods Corporation has paid a regular quarterly dividend without interruption.

AUSTIN, Minn., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of The Hormel Foundation, has been re-appointed to the Hormel Foods Board of Directors, effective March 21, 2025. The Hormel Foundation, an unaffiliated non-profit organization with a charitable mission, beneficially owns approximately 46% of Hormel Foods outstanding common stock. Ettinger previously served on the Hormel Foods Board of Directors and spent nearly three decades with the company, retiring in 2016 after a successful tenure as president and chief executive officer.

AUSTIN, Minn., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced leadership advancements for its Retail business segment.

AUSTIN, Minn., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a captivating new chapter, MR. PEANUT® and the world-famous PLANTERS® NUTmobile are making their movie debut in Netflix's highly anticipated new film, The Electric State.

Directed by AGBOs The Russo Brothers and starring Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, The Electric State is set in the aftermath of a robot uprising in an alternate version of the '90s and follows an orphaned teenager who ventures across the American West with a cartoon-inspired robot, a smuggler, and his sidekick in search of her younger brother. Along the way, she encounters a robot companion, played by MR. PEANUT® and voiced by Woody Harrelson. The Electric State is the sixth film out of Netflix and AGBO's successful, ongoing partnership.