AUSTIN, Minn., May 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods
Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced it has been recognized for
the fifth consecutive year on the Military Times Best for Vets
Employers list.
The company ranked No. 74 on the list, which evaluates many
factors that make a company a good fit for military veterans.
"We are honored to be recognized as a top employer for veterans
for the fifth year in a row," said Janet
Hogan, senior vice president of human resources at Hormel
Foods. "Hormel Foods is a great place to work, and we are proud of
our employees who serve or have served our country."
Hormel Foods actively recruits veterans and service members each
year. In addition, the company has an employee resource group
(HMVET) that provides assistance to former and current military
members and their families as they integrate into the company's
culture, while providing a platform for continued camaraderie
throughout their career.
"The companies on the Military Times Best for Vets list earned
their rankings through determined efforts to recruit and support
service members, veterans and military families," said George Altman, the Military Times editor in
charge of the rankings. "These efforts deserve recognition from the
country and should get the attention of veterans looking for a new
career."
To view the complete Best for Vets list, visit
http://bestforvets.militarytimes.com/best-employers-for-veterans/2017/.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in
Austin, Minn., is a global branded
food company with over $9 billion in
annual revenue 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:
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Kelly
Braaten
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507-437-5345
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media@hormel.com
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