One of the newest products to come from global branded food company Hormel Foods is the Hormel pretzel bites and cheese tray, an addition to the Hormel Gatherings line that capitalizes on the growing snack trend, an increase in home-based working and schooling, and the move to smaller get-togethers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Acquisition of iconic Planters brand is a continuation of the company's evolution as a global branded food company.
February 11, 2021
Hormel Foods Corporation has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Planters snack nut portfolio from the Kraft Heinz Company.
Brand adds warm-breakfast segment to established meats portfolio
September 30, 2020
The makers of Hormel Black Label bacon products has announced the launch of Hormel Black LabelOven-Baked Egg Bites and Hormel Black Label Breakfast Combos breakfast items.
Hormel Foods is buying Skippy, the country's number two peanut butter brand, from Unilever for about $700 million. Skippy debuted on the market in 1932 and is a staple in American pantries. Hormel says it hopes the brand will boost its presence in the center aisles of the supermarket, where shelf-stable foods are sold. It also gives the company a clearer path for growth overseas, where Hormel is also looking to expand its Spam line, reports The Associated Press.