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 People Bakin’ Bacon Better HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® OVEN READY™ thick-cut bacon is here People Meet the Innovators: Kathie Sheldon Kathie Sheldon joined Hormel Foods in 1988 and has been in product development for the past 28 years, the last seven as director of product… People Meet the Innovators: Steve Lykken Steve Lykken, group vice president, supply chain, discusses the Hormel Foods production system, the use of new technology and the importance of… Impact Meet the Innovator: Richard Carlson Richard Carlson, vice president of quality management for Hormel Foods, discusses expectations in food safety, why innovation is important, and what… People From Reluctant Helper to Eager Cook After leaving Nigeria, Lola Lawrence learned to embrace her food culture. People A Culinary Career Sprouted in Grandma’s Kitchen Driven by a lifelong interest in culinary arts, Megan Nelson made waves as Jennie-O’s Culinary Specialist and continues to connect with chefs as… People Building a Home Away from Home A Hormel Foods team member brings South Indian cuisine to her colleagues in southern Minnesota. People Peanut Pals Unite Organization celebrates all things MR. PEANUT® character related and much more People Meet the Innovators: Swen Neufeldt Swen Neufeldt, group vice president of Hormel Foods and president of Hormel Foods International, discusses innovation strategies in the international… Impact Meet the Innovators: Blake Flores Blake Flores shares his insights on leading innovation and expanding markets through strategic partnerships and exciting new products. People A Food Scientist from a Young Age For Susan Weber, the joyous family tradition of sausage-making inspired a decades-long career in the Hormel Foods chemistry lab. People Meet the Innovators: Annemarie Vaupel Annemarie Vaupel, vice president of marketing for the foodservice division, discusses the importance of customers’ views, balancing new and… Load More
