Hormel Foods Named a Best for Vets Employer for 12th Year in a Row

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Hormel Foods has been recognized on Military Times' 2024 Best for Vets employer list for the 12th consecutive year. The recognition highlights the company's commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting current and former service members, military spouses, and caregivers. The evaluation process involves an unbiased analysis of companies' recruitment practices, employment initiatives, and support programs.

Richard Carlson, vice president of Quality Management and executive sponsor of HMVET, emphasized the company's long-standing military support through active recruitment and food supply services. The company's HMVET employee resource group assists military members and their families with company integration while maintaining camaraderie throughout their careers.

AUSTIN, Minn., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has been named on Military Times' 2024 Best for Vets employer list for the 12th consecutive year. Military Times evaluates company efforts to recruit, retain and support current and former service members, military spouses and military caregivers.

"We are honored to be recognized for the 12th year in a row as a Best for Vets employer," said Richard Carlson, vice president of Quality Management at Hormel Foods and the executive sponsor of HMVET, the company's employee resource group for active and retired military team members. "Hormel Foods has a long history of supporting the military, both as an active recruiter of former service members and as a leading food supplier for our troops. We are thankful for our veterans and service members who play a vital role on our dynamic team."

The annual Best for Vets survey addresses the areas of greatest importance for transitioning service members, veterans and their families when seeking employment, including recruitment and employment practices, as well as retention and support programs. The submissions are analyzed by the Military Times' data experts. They are unbiased and completely objective — purely looking at the stats and information provided by each company.

In addition to the company's recruitment efforts, the Hormel Foods HMVET employee resource group helps current and former military members and their families as they integrate into the company, while providing a platform for continued camaraderie throughout their career.

To view the complete 2024 Best for Vets employers list, visit 2024 Rankings.

About Hormel Foods — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™ 
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include PLANTERS^®, SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, HORMEL^® NATURAL CHOICE^®, APPLEGATE^®, JUSTIN'S^®, WHOLLY^®, HORMEL^® BLACK LABEL^®, COLUMBUS^®, JENNIE-O^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.^™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

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FAQ

How many years has Hormel Foods (HRL) been named a Best for Vets employer?

Hormel Foods has been named on Military Times' Best for Vets employer list for 12 consecutive years, including 2024.

What is the HMVET program at Hormel Foods (HRL)?

HMVET is Hormel Foods' employee resource group that helps current and former military members and their families integrate into the company while providing ongoing camaraderie throughout their careers.

How does Military Times evaluate companies for the Best for Vets list?

Military Times evaluates companies based on their efforts to recruit, retain, and support current and former service members, military spouses, and caregivers. The evaluation process is unbiased and objective, analyzing statistics and information provided by each company.

What military support initiatives does Hormel Foods (HRL) offer?

Hormel Foods supports the military through active recruitment of former service members, serves as a leading food supplier for troops, and maintains the HMVET employee resource group for integration and support.