Inspired The people, food, and communities that inspire us. Topics People Food Impact Read Watch Listen Cook Stories New-stalgic Autumn Flavors These classic fall flavors get a ‘new-stalgic’ twist. Read More Stories From Seoul to Supermarkets South Korea is amplifying its cultural influence on the global stage and onto our plates Explore The Trend Stories All Ideas Are Welcome Fostering a culture of open innovation at Hormel Foods: encouraging every voice, from the production floor to the c-suite. Explore Innovation Contributors Previous Trelani Michelle Writer Tiffany Alexandria Content Creator Evan Inada Salumiere Lamar Moore Chef Grace Ramirez Chef Vanessa Cantave Chef Laurie March Home Expert, TV Producer Christina Machamer Chef, Certified Sommelier Kenneth Temple Chef David Munro Writer, Producer, Director Laura Fraser Author, Journalist Ethan Watters Author, Futurist Next Read Previous Impact Investing in the Next Generation Food Refreshing Legacy Brands Impact The Power of Coalition People Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Nuestra Gente People A Dawning Renaissance in School Cafeterias Next All Read Watch Previous People Bakin’ Bacon Better People Meet the Innovators: Kathie Sheldon People Meet the Innovators: Steve Lykken Impact Meet the Innovator: Richard Carlson People From Reluctant Helper to Eager Cook Next All Watch Cook Previous Food Thanksgiving Made Simple and Special Food Take Out Inspired Dishes at Home Food Small Space, Big Flavor: Simple Recipes for the Dorm Food Sizzlin’ Summer Trends Food Inspired Grilling with Chef Charlie T Next All Cook Collections Previous Expand Close Close The Originate Initiative The Originate Initiative will highlight and share the innovation in our products, processes and people. More Info Expand Close Close The Cooking & Culture Project Celebrating the extraordinary individuals working to preserve and carry legacy food traditions forward. More Info Expand Close Close Hormel Inspired Pathways How Hormel Foods is providing scholarship opportunities for children of it's team members. More Info Expand Close Close Inspired Fans Nothing inspires us more than hearing the stories from fans of our beloved brands from around the globe. More Info Expand Close Close Pride of the Jersey Celebrating our inspired team members living our cultural beliefs and our purpose statement, Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ More Info Next Explore People Food Impact Filter Add Read Watch Listen Cook Faith Adiele Tiffany Alexandria Ken Alston Jaime Annis Natalie Baudler Brendon Boxler Kelly Braaten Christine Brown Mary Burich Vanessa Cantave Beau Coffron, The Lunchbox Dad Certified Master Chef Ron DeSantis Sean Elder Tony Finnestad Laura Fraser Katie Gabrielson Sandra Gancz Kahan Don George Justin Gold Barry Greenberg Joan Hanson Gabrielle Hensrud Beth Hillson Richard Ingraham Photos: Eric Johnson, Austin Daily Herald Leslie Jonath Lena Katz Ashley Kirchhoff Mary Ladd Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN Elizabeth Leyk Joel Mahary Laurie March Nevin Martell Mia Mastroianni Josh McHugh Joe Mellenbruch Trelani Michelle Alba Muñoz Saiz David Munro Trupti Devdas Nayak Vern Noland Brian Olson Sarah Oslund Emily Paster Dean Peters Katie Plumski Edythe Preet Jenny Qi Elva Ramierz Jill K. Robinson J.K. Rose Elaine M. Rowland Dominique Saint Malo J.K. Scheeres Angela Sellers Michael Shapiro Alyssa Shelasky Tiffany Sizemore Chef MacKenzie Smith Claire Stremple The La Victoria® Brand Team The Justin's® Brand Team Kenneth Temple Ruth Tobias David Ulrich Chase Villeret Ethan Watters Bev Weidner Rick Williamson Coulter Wood Luke Woodard Dan Zielke Search Clear Search Impact Investing in the Next Generation Hormel Foods finds innovative ways to benefit team members and their families. Food Refreshing Legacy Brands Hormel Foods keeps heritage products relevant for today’s consumers through form innovation. Impact The Power of Coalition In partnership with local organizations, Hormel Foods sponsors successful and inspiring Nourishing Champions snack-packing event at Austin High School People Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Nuestra Gente In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the inspired people who make our company uncommon. People A Dawning Renaissance in School Cafeterias Innovations in school foodservice: Transforming the K-12 market People A Culture of Innovation: The Originate Summit, Los Angeles Bringing ideas to life through culinary exploration and team collaboration. People Designing a Better Future Pablo Moedano, son of Jennie-O team member Emiliano Moedano, combines his love of art and cars in an auto body career. Impact The Evolution of the Restaurant Parklet Outdoor eating spaces opened during the Covid pandemic saved many restaurants and changed the urban landscape. What’s next for this trend? Food Innovating Across the Globe With Iconic Brands The names resonate worldwide, but products are optimized to satisfy local consumers Impact Wired for Success Son of Hormel Foods team member builds the foundation for a career as an electrician with help from Inspired Pathways. People Celebrating Juneteenth with BLAACK On Juneteenth, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the inspired people who make our company uncommon. Impact With a Flash, Hormel Foods Takes on Fried Chicken Behind the scenes: How Hormel Foods turned the category on its head with a never-before-seen approach to fried chicken breast. Load More