AUSTIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced a donation of 55,000 Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals to a Feeding America food bank to aid in relief efforts for Minot, N.D., following the recent flooding in the area.
“We send our condolences to everyone affected by the historic floodwaters,” said Julie H. Craven, vice president of corporate communications at Hormel Foods. “We hope these meals provide a convenient option for those individuals seeking a quick meal.”
Hormel® Compleats® microwave meals are 10-ounce satisfying meals that feature quality chicken, beef or turkey as well as flavorful vegetables and pasta, potatoes or rice. They do not need to be frozen or refrigerated and can be microwaved in the tray in 90 seconds.
About Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in
Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of
consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the
best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its
extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey
processing and marketing to bring branded, value-added products to the
global marketplace. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's 500
Index, Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, Maplecroft Climate Innovation
Indexes, Global 1000 Sustainable Performance Leaders and was named one
of "The 100 Most Trustworthy Companies" by Forbes in 2010. The company
enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice
and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality,
taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit http://www.hormelfoods.com.