Living Our Principles

Our Principles at Work

We are proud to tell the stories of how – everyday – the people of Hormel Foods and our partners are committed to living out the principles that root our company in integrity and responsibility. Whether it’s a story about employees who raise money for charity or the training we conduct to make our employees safer, these stories exemplify how we apply the principles of responsibility in our day-to-day actions. Read on.

Living Our Principles: People

China EmployeeSafety in Chinese Joint Ventures
  • To keep injuries to a minimum in our Chinese joint ventures, Shanghai Hormel Foods Co., Ltd., and Beijing Hormel Foods Co., Ltd., offer safety incentive programs that include safety committees and monthly employee training programs. More >>
Ergonomics in Plants Being Safe – At Your Desk and at the Plant
  • Hormel Foods understands ergonomics affects production, yields, quality, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of all workers, so we implemented an ergonomic program in the late 1980s—years before it was required by law. More >>

Living Our Principles: Process

Sunflower SeedsNothing Wasted: Feed Mills
  • At Jennie-O Turkey Store’s feed mills, even a sunflower shell doesn’t go to waste. More >>


TurkeyOne-on-One Attention: Veterinarians
  • At Jennie-O Turkey Store, we are proud our five veterinarians spend the majority of their time out in the field and have developed a personal relationship with the farmers. More >>

Living Our Principles: Products

Product TechnologyInvestment in Product Technology
  • Our Investment in Product Technology Earns the Distinction of Being “A Cut Above.” More >>

 

Living Our Principles: Philanthropy

BaseballFarmer John, L.A. Dodgers Partner for Children's Hospital
  • For the 13th year, Farmer John has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to help those in need. More >>


TriathlonHy-Vee and Hormel Foods Partner for Triathlons
  • As part of our commitment to health and wellness, Hormel Foods partnered with Hy-Vee Stores to sponsor three triathlons in May and June 2007—the Hy-Vee/Hormel Kids Triathlon in Sioux City, Iowa, the 2007 Hy-Vee BR World Cup Triathlon in Grays Lake, Iowa, and the 2007 Hy-Vee Age Group Triathlon in Des Moines, Iowa. More >>