About Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of high quality, brand name food and meat products for consumers throughout the world. Many of our products are among the best known and trusted in the food industry and the favorites of families everywhere.

Since our founding, Hormel Foods has been a recognized leader in the processing and marketing of pork and turkey. Thanks to our extensive expertise, commitment to innovation, and rigorous adherence to quality standards, our products are highly regarded for taste, nutrition, convenience and value.

We also have maintained a strong commitment to the community since our founding. The Hormel Foundation, 47 percent shareowner of Hormel Foods, supports research by contributing significantly to The Hormel Institute. A significant piece of their current cutting edge research focuses on discovering safe, naturally occurring compounds that can be helpful in preventing cancer. The Hormel Institute collaborates with partners including:

• University of Minnesota Cancer Center
• Mayo Clinic
• Rutgers University
• University of Arizona (researching skin cancer)

In each of the past eight years, Hormel Foods was named one of "The 400 Best Big Companies in America" by Forbes™ magazine. The company enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality, taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit www.hormel.com.