Hormel Foods Opens its Newest Production Facility

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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) announced the opening of Papillion Foods in Papillion, Neb., a state-of-the-art facility designed for dry sausage production. The 535,000-square-foot plant showcases advanced sustainability features, including automated systems and LED lighting. The company plans to hire about 350 local employees in its first operational year to meet increasing demand for products under its Columbus® Craft Meats and Hormel® brands. This development reflects Hormel's commitment to enhancing production capacity and providing community employment opportunities.

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• Opening of a new facility, Papillion Foods, to enhance production capacity.
• Creation of approximately 350 local jobs within the first year.
• State-of-the-art sustainability features incorporated into the facility.

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AUSTIN, Minn., Dec 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, announced the opening of its newest production facility, Papillion Foods, located in Papillion, Neb., which will make dry sausage products for the company.

"We are excited to be opening up this facility to not only help meet the demand for our branded sausage products, but also provide fantastic career opportunities in our community," said Ed Finnegan, Papillion Foods plant manager. "We've been able to hire a great team thus far and are looking to welcome even more to our family at Papillion Foods."

Papillion Foods is a 535,000-square-foot facility that Hormel Foods significantly renovated to become a state-of-the-art food processing facility that includes the latest sustainability processes, such as automated guided vehicles for product transport throughout the plant, automatic rack assists for lifting objects and LED lighting with motion sensors.

The company will hire nearly 350 team members during the first year of its operations, with the majority being hired locally to fill the open positions.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, Hormel^® Natural Choice^®, Applegate^®, Justin's^®, Wholly^®, Hormel^® Black Label^®, Columbus^® 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 on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens" list for the 12^th year in a row, 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 www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Hormel Foods opening Papillion Foods?

The opening of Papillion Foods aims to meet the growing demand for Hormel's branded dry sausage products and create local job opportunities.

How large is the Papillion Foods facility?

The Papillion Foods facility spans 535,000 square feet and incorporates state-of-the-art processing technologies.

When was Papillion Foods officially opened?

Papillion Foods was officially opened on December 22, 2020.

What products will be produced at Papillion Foods?

The facility will produce dry sausage products under the Columbus® Craft Meats brand and Hormel® brand.

How many employees does Hormel Foods plan to hire at Papillion Foods?

Hormel Foods plans to hire approximately 350 team members in the first year of operations at Papillion Foods.