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Hormel Foods Announces Elevation of John Ghingo to President; Jeffrey M. Ettinger to Serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Prnewswire· 2025-06-23 10:30
Ghingo will join Hormel Foods' board of directorsEttinger's role to conclude after 15 monthsAUSTIN, Minn., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company's nearly 135-year history. Jeffrey M. Ettinger, current member of the Hormel Foods board, will return to the company for a defined period of 15 months as int ...
The PLANTERS® Brand Celebrates 90 Years of the Iconic NUTmobile with New Class of Peanutters, New Peanut on Wheels
Prnewswire· 2025-06-18 12:00
Core Insights - The PLANTERS® brand is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the NUTmobile with a new design and a fresh crew of Peanutters, launching a nationwide tour to engage fans and promote their products [1][2]. Company Overview - PLANTERS® was founded in 1906 and has been a leading snacking solution for over a century, offering a wide range of nut products [5]. - The brand is owned by Hormel Foods Corporation, which has an annual revenue of approximately $12 billion and operates in over 80 countries [6]. NUTmobile Details - The new NUTmobile features unique updates such as a peanut door handle, a neon-lit selfie station, and a 360-degree exterior camera [2]. - The tour will include interactive events and photo opportunities for fans [4]. New Peanutters - The new crew consists of three individuals: Aria Conte, Hudson Ritchie, and Adleigh Mayes, each with diverse backgrounds and interests [7].
From Campus to Career: Hormel Foods Welcomes 95 Interns for Transformative Summer Experience
Prnewswire· 2025-05-27 16:49
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. The award-winning Hormel Foods summer internship program o ...
Jeff Baker Named Group Vice President for Retail Marketing at Hormel Foods
Prnewswire· 2025-05-16 10:30
Core Insights - Hormel Foods Corporation announced that Jeff Baker will become the group vice president for Retail marketing at the end of fiscal 2025, succeeding Scott Aakre [1] - Baker has been with Hormel Foods for 35 years, holding various positions in sales, product management, and marketing, demonstrating a strong track record of growth [2][3] - The company aims to evolve its brand portfolio to align with changing consumer preferences, enhance its presence in snacking and entertaining, and drive growth in its food-forward portfolio under Baker's leadership [1][3] Company Overview - Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and operations in over 80 countries [3] - The company’s brand portfolio includes well-known names such as PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, and HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, among others [3] - Hormel Foods is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Index and has received various accolades for corporate responsibility and community service [3]
Hormel Foods Announces Retirement of Scott Aakre, Group Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Retail, Following a Distinguished 35-year career
Prnewswire· 2025-05-15 20:05
Aakre extends his service to the company by joining Hormel Foods board of directorsAUSTIN, 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 Foun ...