The Algona (Iowa) Plant, which was opened in 1970, produces a variety of pepperoni products. Approximately 250 people are employed at the 150,000-square-foot plant in Algona, Iowa, making Hormel Foods one of the town’s largest employers.
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Algona Plant employees celebrating Hormel Foods 125th anniversary.
The city of Algona has been nicknamed the Pepperoni Capital of the World.