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Hormel Foods Announces the Advancement of Matt Schrupp to Vice President of Supply Chain Operations for Jennie-O Turkey Store

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Monday, February 5, 2024

AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the promotion of Matt Schrupp to vice president of supply chain operations — Jennie-O Turkey Store.

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AUSTIN, Minn., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the promotion of Matt Schrupp to vice president of supply chain operations — Jennie-O Turkey Store.
In this role, Schrupp will oversee the vertically integrated supply chain operations, live production team, and the supply chain and commodity sales function for Jennie-O Turkey Store.
"The extensive operations knowledge and leadership that Matt brings to this role will continue to position Jennie-O Turkey Store as an operations leader in the industry," said Steve Lykken, group vice president of supply chain of Hormel Foods.
"His experience and strategic mindset will bring significant value to his expanded team and responsibilities."

Minnesota Turkeys Pardoned by President Biden

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Steve Lykken presented the National Thanksgiving Turkey named Liberty to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. yesterday during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation at the White House. Liberty and Bell received a formal pardon from the holiday table and will now reside at the University of Minnesota's College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences in St. Paul, Minnesota. This year's presentation marked the 76th year of this time-honored American tradition dating back to 1947.

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"We appreciate President Biden for warmly welcoming the National Turkey Federation, and my esteemed colleagues and associates from the Jennie-O Team to the White House earlier today," said Lykken.
The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Willmar, Minnesota, under the direction of NTF Chairman Steve Lykken.
Lykken was joined in presenting the National Thanksgiving Turkey by Jose Rojas, Assistant Vice President of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
NTF's participation in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation began in 1947 with President Harry Truman.

Jennie-O® Turkeys Pardoned Today by the President of the United States

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Monday, November 20, 2023

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that two of their turkeys, Liberty and Bell, were presented by the National Turkey Federation (NTF) and formally pardoned by President Joseph R. Biden during the 76th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation on the grounds of the White House.

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Steve Lykken, Jennie-O Turkey Store president and NTF chairman, was joined by Jose Rojas, Jennie-O Turkey Store assistant vice president of live production in the presentation of the turkeys to President Biden.
"We are thankful to President Biden and the National Turkey Federation for warmly welcoming us, and Liberty and Bell.
The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Minnesota by a team of experts led by Jose Rojas, assistant vice president of Live Production at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
The 2023 National Thanksgiving Turkeys made the journey from Minnesota to Washington, D.C. last week, receiving the five-star treatment befitting turkeys of their stature.

Jennie-O® Brand Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for Most Turkeys Donated in 24 Hours

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WILLMAR, Minn., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a trusted brand for turkey products around the world — today announced that they have shattered the previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the "Largest Donation of Turkeys in 24 Hours" with their donation of 15,000 whole turkeys, made today on World Kindness Day. Separately, Jennie-O is donating more than 5,000 turkeys to additional charities in the U.S., totaling more than 20,000 turkeys donated this Thanksgiving season.

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Separately, Jennie-O is donating more than 5,000 turkeys to additional charities in the U.S., totaling more than 20,000 turkeys donated this Thanksgiving season.
The Jennie-O® brand collaborated with NBC's TODAY where weather and feature anchor Al Roker helped set today's record.
The other 7,500 turkeys were donated to one of Feeding America's Chicago partners, Greater Chicago Food Depository on November 13.
The previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title holder for the "Most Turkeys Donated in 24 Hours" was 7,620 turkeys, weighing 142,117.54 pounds in 2022.

Save Mart and Lucky Stores Slash Prices on Turkey and Holiday Meal Essentials Offering Customers Big Savings When It Matters Most

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Save Mart and Lucky stores throughout California and Northern Nevada are delivering the most value on classic holiday menu items. Beating last year's price, Save Mart and Lucky are offering the lowest price on frozen Jennie-O turkeys priced at 47 cents a pound with a purchase of just $25, in addition to big savings on other Thanksgiving meal essentials.

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Beating last year's price, Save Mart and Lucky are offering the lowest price on frozen Jennie-O turkeys priced at 47 cents a pound with a purchase of just $25, in addition to big savings on other Thanksgiving meal essentials.
Save Mart and Lucky Rewards members can take advantage of big digital savings with a whole basket coupon ($10.00 off a $50.00 purchase) available starting Friday, November 10 on the Save Mart and Lucky apps.
To save time in the kitchen, customers can pre-order prepared Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners and Ham Dinners, with sides that serve six to eight people.
Customers can pre-order meals online and pick up in-store or have meals delivered through Instacart.

Hormel Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store Celebrate Completion of Latest Community Solar Project

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

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MONTEVIDEO, Minn., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its commitment to green power, celebrated the completion of an 8-acre solar field during a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday, Sept. 26 at its Jennie-O plant location in Montevideo, Minn.

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The project is projected to generate 3.2 million kilowatt hours (kWh) per year between the community solar and onsite solar projects.
The onsite solar portion of the project will supply approximately 10% of the plant's annual electricity, while the community solar portion of the project will provide Jennie-O team members, community members and businesses the opportunity to support green power and receive discounts on their energy bills.
"We are inspired to do our part to make the world a better place with the completion of this project," said Tom Raymond, director of environmental sustainability at Hormel Foods.
Additionally, Hormel Foods is an anchor-tenant in community solar projects in Illinois and now rural central Minnesota.

Jennie-O Turkey Store Announces 4 Lucky Winners of $25,000 Grand Prize to Cap its School Cafeteria Takeover Campaign Hosted by Chef Carla Hall

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

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WILLMAR, Minn., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand — a category leader and one of the top turkey brands in the United States — announced that it has chosen four U.S. schools as winners of the company's national School Cafeteria Takeover campaign, hosted by the Jennie-O® brand team and esteemed celebrity chef Carla Hall.

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Communities nominated their schools by sharing stories about how their cafeteria staff has made a positive impact on both their school and their community.
"We had an incredible time working with Chef Carla this past year to help celebrate the unsung heroes of our schools — the cafeteria staff," said Renee Cool, brand manager at Jennie-O Turkey Store.
As part of this partnership, the Jennie-O team and Hall visited schools across the nation to honor school cafeteria staff by hosting school cafeteria takeovers, during which they cooked Jennie-O® turkey as part of a catered meal for cafeteria workers.
For more information about Jennie-O® turkey products, including recipes, nutritional information and where to buy, visit JennieO.com .

Jennie-O Turkey Store unveils chef-inspired recipes, celebrates successful School Cafeteria Takeover campaign in honor of National Turkey Lovers Month

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Friday, June 16, 2023

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Additionally, Jennie-O collaborated with renowned registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) Frances Largeman-Roth to create a fun array of new turkey recipes featuring Jennie-O® products.

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Additionally, Jennie-O collaborated with renowned registered dietician nutritionist (RDN) Frances Largeman-Roth to create a fun array of new turkey recipes featuring Jennie-O® products.
"We are so proud of the work we've done over the last several months," said Kim Anderson, brand manager, Jennie-O Turkey Store.
What better way to celebrate these achievements than during National Turkey Lovers Month!"
The Jennie-O team also brought in local businesses to offer refreshments and relaxing amenities for cafeteria workers, including chair massages.

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE AND CELEBRITY CHEF CARLA HALL HONOR DETROIT SCHOOL CAFETERIA WORKERS; CONCLUDES NATIONAL "SCHOOL CAFETERIA TAKEOVER" PARTNERSHIP

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

WILLMAR, Minn., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The makers of the Jennie-O® turkey brand – a category leader and trusted brand for turkey products – announced that on Thursday, May 18, the brand team and chef Carla Hall, a noted celebrity chef, will recognize the unsung heroes of the school cafeteria staff at Detroit's Central Durfee K-12 School, where a recently signed proclamation has declared the month of May as "School Lunch Hero Month". Detroit is the last stop of the national "School Cafeteria Takeover" tour hosted by the Jennie-O® brand team and Chef Hall.

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Detroit is the last stop of the national "School Cafeteria Takeover" tour hosted by the Jennie-O® brand team and Chef Hall.
The brand announced its partnership in October 2022 with esteemed chef, cookbook author and beloved TV personality Carla Hall .
"The School Cafeteria Takeovers with Jennie-O has been an absolute pleasure, as I've been able to honor some of the most unsung heroes in our school system - the cafeteria staff!"
Hall and the Jennie-O® brand team worked together to develop a grazing table featuring Jennie-O® turkey for the school cafeteria staff to enjoy this week.

JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE AND CELEBRITY CHEF CARLA HALL HONOR HOUSTON CAFETERIA STAFF THROUGH NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP, "SCHOOL CAFETERIA TAKEOVERS"

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

"I have been having an incredible time with Jennie-O, together honoring cafeteria staff across the nation -- first in Knoxville, then Los Angeles, and now in lovely Houston," said Hall. "Cafeteria staff are truly the unsung heroes of our schools. They do so much for our kids - from feeding them to putting smiles on their faces. And we know how vital it is for our kids to have proper nutrition and good protein to help sustain them through their studies, sports, activities and more."

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As part of this partnership, the Jennie-O team and Hall visit schools across the nation to honor school cafeteria staff by hosting School Cafeteria Takeovers.
"I have been having an incredible time with Jennie-O, together honoring cafeteria staff across the nation -- first in Knoxville, then Los Angeles, and now in lovely Houston," said Hall.
Hall and the Jennie-O® culinary team worked together to develop a grazing table featuring Jennie-O® turkey for the school cafeteria staff to enjoy.
"It has been incredible to see how touched the cafeteria staff have been through our School Cafeteria Takeover programs," said Renee Cool, brand manager at Jennie-O Turkey Store.