Hormel Foods Corp.

History

Year	Detail
1891	George Hormel established a pork packinghouse in Austin, Minnesota, Geo. A. Hormel and Company.
1926	The company introduced Hormel Flavor-Sealed Ham, America's first canned ham, and added a canned chicken product line in 1928.
1941	The Hormel Foundation was founded by George A. Hormel, the founder of Hormel Foods, and his son, Jay C. Hormel. The foundation is a non-profit organization that supports charitable and educational organizations, primarily in Austin, Minnesota.
1969	Hormel Foods has pursued a strategic international expansion combination and strengthened its domestic manufacturing capabilities. The company has expanded its global presence through acquisitions, joint ventures, and new facilities while investing heavily in its U.S. plants.
1973	Hormel Foods became the first meatpacking company to include nutritional labels on meat products.
1993	Geo. A. Hormel & Co. was officially renamed Hormel Foods Corp. to reflect the company's presence in the industry accurately.
2011	Hormel Foods introduced SPAMMY, a fortified, shelf-stable turkey spread, to help address childhood malnutrition worldwide.
2014	The company announced a partnership with the Cancer Nutrition Consortium to provide cancer patients with nutritional offerings for their specific, individual needs during treatment.
2017	Hormel Foods acquired Cidade do Sol, a Brazilian meat company, for around $104 million, marking its official entry into the South American market. This acquisition allowed Hormel to expand its international presence, particularly in Brazil, by adding Cidade do Sol's Ceratti brand products.
2020	Hormel Foods has partnered with Premise Health to open a new health center that provides high-quality, affordable healthcare to its team members and their families.