AUSTIN, Minn., April 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced the expansion of its
existing pollinator garden at its world headquarters in
Austin, Minnesota.
Justin's, which was acquired by Hormel Foods in 2016, recently
announced its pledge to help restore, protect and conserve bees and
other important pollinators. Justin's is focusing its efforts on
creating awareness and educating consumers on pollinator decline by
partnering with key players at the national, state and local
level.
Justin's is also a sponsor of the Growing Gardens sixth annual
Bee Earth Day, where they will share
regionally appropriate wildflower seed bombs,
Justin's® products, and information about
pollinator conservation to draw awareness to the issue and the work
that Justin's is doing to combat pollinator decline.
"When we heard about the Justin's initiative, we knew we wanted
to do something to support their efforts," said Jim Snee, president and CEO of Hormel Foods. "We
are proud to announce our commitment to expand our existing
pollinator garden at our world headquarters in Austin, Minnesota."
Hormel Foods is also encouraging its employees to plant
regionally appropriate wildflowers. The company is providing free
seed packets to employees at its headquarters today.
About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $9 billion in
annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include
SKIPPY®, SPAM®,
Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®,
Wholly Guacamole®, Hormel® Black
Label® 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 100 Best Corporate
Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the ninth year
in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for
its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. In
2016, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary and
announced its new vision for the future - Inspired People.
Inspired Food.™ - focusing on its legacy of innovation. For
more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and
http://2015csr.hormelfoods.com/.
Contact: Kelly Braaten
507-437-5345
media@hormel.com
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