Liberty and Bell celebrate 76th
annual Thanksgiving presentation with National Turkey
Federation
WILLMAR,
Minn., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The
makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted
brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that
two of their turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were presented by the
National Turkey Federation (NTF) and formally pardoned by President
Joseph R. Biden during the 76th
National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation on the grounds of the
White House.
Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey
Store president and NTF chairman, was joined by Jose Rojas, Jennie-O Turkey Store assistant vice
president of live production in the presentation of the turkeys to
President Biden.
"To say that the Jennie-O® brand is honored to
be a part of this historic 76th Thanksgiving presentation is an
understatement," said Lykken. "We are thankful to President Biden
and the National Turkey Federation for warmly welcoming us, and
Liberty and Bell. We enjoyed a whirlwind of activities these past
few days and we're grateful for the turkey producers and farmers
that deliver food to our tables this holiday and every day."
The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in
Minnesota by a team of experts led
by Jose Rojas, assistant vice
president of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store. Like all
Jennie-O® farm-raised turkeys, these birds were
raised in a spacious barn with access to 24-hour round-the-clock
care.
The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys made the journey from
Minnesota to Washington, D.C. last week, receiving the
five-star treatment befitting turkeys of their stature. Liberty and
Bell were driven in their own personal vehicle and stayed at the
historic Willard InterContinental Hotel before they were officially
pardoned by the 46th President of the
United States in a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White
House.
Following their visit to the White House, the turkeys will be
delivered to the experienced care of veterinarians, faculty, and
students at the University of
Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences in St. Paul,
where they will receive housing, daily care, and access to
veterinary services. Through this partnership, the presidentially
pardoned turkeys will receive the best care possible, highlight the
importance of agricultural education, and help promote the role of
the turkey industry and animal agriculture in America's food
system.
NTF's participation in the National Thanksgiving Turkey
Presentation began in 1947 with President Harry Truman. It has continued for 75 years
across 14 successive administrations.
About Jennie-O Turkey Store
For over 80 years,
the Jennie-O® brand has been helping
consumers live well by eating well. As the category leader,
Jennie-O® turkey is the trusted brand for
quality turkey and a source of expertise. We provide a full
portfolio of delicious, nutritious turkey proteins and inspiration
for everyday meals or special occasions. Known for our bright green
awning evoking the nostalgia of a local farmer stand, our round
logo with a touch of yellow and our distinct name from our
founders' daughter Jennifer,
the Jennie-O® turkey brand has the
right amount of small-town friendliness paired with leading company
expertise and quality. For more information, visit jennieo.com.
About the National Turkey Federation
The National
Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for America's
turkey farmers and producers, raising awareness for its members'
products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely
deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers
worldwide. NTF is the sole national trade association exclusively
representing the turkey industry; its members account for more than
95 percent of all U.S. turkey production.
About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food
company with over $12 billion in
annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands
include Planters®, Skippy®,
SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®,
Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®,
Hormel® Black Label®,
Columbus®, Jennie-O® 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 on the
"Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of
Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100
Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has
received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate
responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by
its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired
Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted
and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information,
visit hormelfoods.com and csr.hormelfoods.com.
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