Hormel Foods Corporation will convene its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 6 p.m. CST on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Richard L. Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School in Austin, Minnesota. The meeting is open to all holders of record or beneficial owners as of November 28, 2025, each eligible to attend with one guest. Doors open at 5 p.m. CST, and an expedited check-in option is available for stockholders who pre-register by January 22, 2026, by submitting proof of ownership and identification. Stockholders should note that presenting a government-issued photo ID plus acceptable proof of share ownership—beyond a bank or broker statement—is mandatory. A recorded webcast of the session will be posted afterward at the company’s investor portal, reinforcing Hormel Foods’ commitment to transparency and shareholder engagement.

Hormel Foods announced that Mark Morey, vice president of operations for fresh pork, and Paul Peil, vice president of marketing for fresh and ready meats, will retire after tenures spanning over three decades. Morey joined in 1993 and advanced through roles including president of Farmer John and vice president of foodservice affiliates, while Peil began in 1989 and held leadership positions across retail and national sales before overseeing brands such as Jennie-O and Hormel® Cure 81®. Interim CEO Jeff Ettinger highlighted their contributions to operational discipline, customer relationships and market growth. Investors will watch how the company fills these critical roles to maintain momentum in two of its core business segments.

Headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, Hormel Foods is a Fortune 500 global branded food company generating approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its portfolio includes over 30 brands—such as SPAM®, SKIPPY®, APPLEGATE® and PLANters®—and the company is a member of both the S&P 500 Index and the Dividend Aristocrats. Recent recognitions include placements on U.S. News & World Report’s best companies to work for list and Newsweek’s ranking of America’s most responsible companies. Investors seeking stable dividend growth and exposure to branded-food manufacturing will note Hormel Foods’ track record of consistent sales, disciplined capital allocation and emphasis on sustainability and community engagement.