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Hormel Foods Corporation

0J5ZFood & BeverageAustin, United States

Hormel Foods Corporation is a prominent global food company dedicated to the development, production, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other food items. It caters to a broad spectrum of clients, encompassing retail outlets, food service establishments, delicatessens, and other commercial entities, both within the United States and across international markets. The company structures its extensive operations into four primary segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Its product range includes a variety of perishable goods such as fresh meats, frozen offerings, refrigerated prepared meals, an assortment of sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacons. Complementing these are numerous shelf-stable products, featuring canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, microwaveable meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. Beyond these, Hormel actively processes, markets, and sells both branded and unbranded pork, beef, poultry, and turkey products. Its portfolio further extends to nutritional food supplements, desserts, drink mixes, and industrial gelatin products. Hormel's merchandise is primarily sold under a portfolio of well-known brands, including SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Herdez, Wholly, Columbus, Planters, and Corn Nuts, among many others. Distribution to customers is facilitated by its own sales force, independent brokers, and a network of distributors. Founded in 1891, the company was initially known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company before officially changing its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Minnesota.

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Hormel Foods Corporation at a glance

Hormel Foods Corporation is a food & beverage company headquartered in Austin, United States. It is publicly listed (0J5Z) with a market capitalisation of $13.5B. Xcout tracks 22 named people at Hormel Foods Corporation, including Jeffrey Ettinger (Interim Chief Executive Officer & Director).

Industry
Food & Beverage
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Market cap
$13.5B
Employees
20,000
Ticker
0J5Z

Hormel Foods Corporation leadership

  • Jeffrey EttingerInterim Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • John F. GhingoPresident & Director
  • Paul R. KuehnemanInterim Chief Financial Officer & Controller
  • Donald MonkSenior VP & CTO
  • Mary Katherine ClarkSenior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
  • Pierre LillySenior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer

16 more named people on record for Hormel Foods Corporation, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →

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General Mills0R1X · Food & BeverageMinneapolis, United States
72% matchPublic

General Mills, Inc. is a prominent global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer food products. Its operations are organized into five primary segments: North America Retail; Convenience Stores & Foodservice; Europe & Australia; Asia & Latin America; and Pet. The company's extensive product portfolio encompasses a wide array of food items, including ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, refrigerated yogurts, soups, convenient meal kits, a variety of refrigerated and frozen dough products, baking and dessert mixes, and bakery flour. They also offer frozen pizzas and pizza snacks, diverse snack bars, fruit and savory snacks, indulgent ice creams, nutritional bars, wellness-focused beverages, and savory grain snacks. Furthermore, General Mills provides various organic offerings, such as frozen and shelf-stable vegetables. Beyond its retail presence, General Mills supplies both branded and unbranded food products to the North American foodservice sector and commercial baking industries. The company also commands a significant presence in the pet food market, manufacturing and marketing products specifically for dogs and cats. Its offerings are sold under a multitude of well-recognized trademarks, including Annie's, Betty Crocker, Blue Buffalo, Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, and Yoplait, among many others. General Mills distributes its products through a comprehensive network, leveraging both direct sales and broker/distribution agreements. These channels reach a broad spectrum of retailers, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership warehouses, natural food chains, and e-commerce platforms. The company also serves commercial and noncommercial foodservice distributors and operators, restaurants, convenience stores, and specialized pet retailers, alongside drug, dollar, and discount chains. Additionally, General Mills oversees the operation of ice cream parlors, with 466 leased and 392 franchised locations. Founded in 1866, General Mills, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Market cap$19.8B
Employees30,000
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Tyson Foods0LHR · Food & BeverageSpringdale, United States
70% matchPublicAI 14/100 ▲Green 14/100

Tyson Foods, Inc., a prominent global food enterprise, operates through its various subsidiaries, segmenting its business into Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. Within its beef and pork divisions, the company processes live cattle and hogs, fabricating them into diverse meat cuts such as primal, sub-primal, and case-ready products, alongside fully cooked meats. For its chicken operations, Tyson raises and processes poultry, delivering a wide array of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken items, and also provides poultry breeding stock. The company further diversifies its offerings with specialty products like hides and other meat by-products. The Prepared Foods segment manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of frozen and refrigerated convenience items. This includes ready-to-eat sandwiches, flame-grilled hamburgers, Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausages, turkey products, lunchmeats, hot dogs, various tortilla products (flour and corn), appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, side dishes, diverse meat dishes, breadsticks, and other processed meats. These products are widely recognized under popular brands such as Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, State Fair, Aidells, and Gallo Salame, in addition to the company's own Tyson and ibp labels. Tyson Foods distributes its products through a comprehensive sales network. This includes direct sales to grocery retailers and wholesalers, meat distributors, warehouse clubs, military commissaries, and industrial food processing companies. They also supply chain restaurants (and their respective distributors), live markets, and international export firms. Furthermore, domestic distributors serve a broad food service sector, encompassing institutions like plant and school cafeterias, convenience stores, hospitals, and other vendors. The company also leverages independent brokers and trading companies to expand its market reach. Established in 1935, Tyson Foods, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas.

Market cap$21.1B
Employees133,000
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The Kraft Heinz CompanyKHC · Food & BeveragePittsburgh, United States
69% matchPublic

The Kraft Heinz Company, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global entity focused on the manufacturing and marketing of a broad spectrum of food and beverage products. Its reach extends across key markets such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, as well as numerous other international territories. The company's diverse product offerings include popular condiments and sauces, a variety of cheese and dairy items, prepared meals, meat products, and refreshing beverages. Additionally, its portfolio features coffee, an assortment of healthy snacks, salad dressings, various spices and seasonings, and a range of other general grocery staples. Kraft Heinz employs a multi-faceted distribution strategy. It utilizes its internal sales organizations alongside independent brokers, agents, and third-party distributors to reach a wide array of customers. These include large grocery chains, wholesale providers, cooperative and independent grocers, convenience stores, pharmacies, value stores, bakeries, mass merchandisers, and club stores. Furthermore, the company supplies products to the foodservice sector and institutional clients, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and government agencies. A significant portion of its sales also occurs online through various e-commerce platforms and digital retailers. Tracing its origins back to its founding in 1869, the company initially operated as H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation before officially changing its name to The Kraft Heinz Company in July 2015. Its corporate headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Market cap$26.7B
Employees36,000
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