Our Family of Companies

Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries

Hormel Foods includes a number of subsidiaries that market their products under separate brand names. Though it might not be obvious that these names are part of our family of companies, their quality and innovation leave no doubt.

Founded 1987 | Acquired 2015

Applegate Farms, LLC.
Bridgewater, NJ

The No. 1 brand in the natural and organic prepared-meats category

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Founded 1974 | Acquired 2007

Burke Marketing Corp.
Nevada, Iowa

High-quality meats and pizza toppings in foodservice & prepared-foods

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Founded 1932 | Acquired 2017

Cidade do Sol
Brazil

More than 70 products in 15 categories including authentic meats

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Founded 1917 | Acquired 2017

Columbus Manufacturing
Oakland, Calif.

The most widely distributed deli brand in the US

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Founded 1986 | Acquired 1991

Dan’s Prize, Inc.
Gainesville, GA.

Producers of cooked meats for foodservice and deli operators

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Founded 1960 | Acquired 2017

Fontanini Italian Meats
McCook, Ill.

Specializes in authentic Italian meats, sausages, and premium meat products

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Established 1917 | Started Exploring Internationally 1967

Hormel Foods International
Austin, Minn.

Exports products to more than 60 countries

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Founded 1940 | Acquired 1986

Jennie-O Turkey Store
Willmar, Minn.

One of the largest producers of turkey products in the nation

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Founded 2004 | Acquired 2016

Justin’s, LLC.
Boulder, Colo.

A pioneer in natural, nut-butter-based products

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Founded 1948 | Acquired 2020

Sadler’s Smokehouse
Henderson, Texas

Artisans skilled in authentic, pit-smoked premium meats

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Joint Ventures

When we find a like-minded partner with a product or skill set that enriches ours, one way of capitalizing on the relationship is to form a joint venture. The arrangement allows both companies to retain their identities while we work collaboratively on a new, innovative offering.

Founded 2009 | Entered into Joint Venture 2009

MegaMex Foods, LLC.
Orange, Calif.

Offers a wide variety of Mexican food products and ingredients in the United States

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Corporate Venturing Group

199 Ventures

We invest in partnering with emerging food companies and entrepreneurs that create breakthrough products that improve the lives of consumers

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