Hormel Foods Corporation News

Dr. Zigang Dong, executive director of the Hormel Institute, on Thursday hosted the president of the Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

Doughnut Day What : Salvation Army's National Doughnut Day. When : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.

Roger and Sharon Christensen, of Austin, were married June 16, 1962, at Bergen Lutheran Church in Roland, Iowa.

As a young priest, Bishop Michael J. Hoeppner, head of the Catholic Diocese of Crookston, saw firsthand the impact of a bitter labor dispute in Austin.

In Part I of the series I discussed the basics about my selection methodology in what constitutes a quality company from my perspective.

These aren't easy times for food companies, as rising input prices push up costs and shoppers rebel against price increases.

Construction permits Austin's 2011 construction permits were second only to Owatonna for construction value with a total of 1,371 permits and $52,803,883. Other cities in the summary included Albert Lea, Fairmont, Faribault, New Ulm, North Mankato, Northfield and Winona.

Sales of Hormel Foods Corp.'s Jennie-O branded turkey products helped the Austin-based company report second-quarter profits last week that flew past Wall Street estimates.

Patricia M. Larson, 82, of Austin, died Thursday evening, May 24, 2012, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea.

A rare treat is coming our way, southern Minnesota. A free community concert is happening at Community Bandshell Park on June 21.

One of the key names in the history of Austin is William Todd. He was instrumental in developing Austin Utilities, an enterprise fraught with controversy.

On Wednesday, Hormel Foods Corporation reported its second quarter earnings and discussed the following topics in its earnings conference call.

US food group Hormel Foods has booked a drop in first-half net earnings as sales and profits declined in its grocery products division.

NEW YORK -- Investors looking for safe, secure investment ideas need look no further than their local supermarket, Jim Cramer said on "Mad Money" Wednesday as he turned the spotlight on Hormel Foods In a world where the plight of a few small countries can hold the world hostage, Cramer said Hormel gives investors exactly what they're looking for.

Hormel Foods said its second-quarter earnings set a record, as the Austin, Minn.-based meatpacker enjoyed bigger profits on Spam and Jennie-O turkeys.

Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Hormel Foods Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Foodmaker Hormel Foods Corp. said Wednesday its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 17 percent, boosted by strong results at its Jennie-O Turkey Store business and higher demand for Spam.

Hormel Foods said it was looking to its markets such as turkey and specialty foods for growth after its pork operations fell prey to the downturn which has dented most links in the US pig-meat chain.

Foodmaker Hormel Foods Corp. said Wednesday its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 17 percent, boosted by strong results at its Jennie-O Turkey Store business and higher demand for Spam.

May 23, 2012 -- Hormel Foods Corp. said it continues to expect 2012 earnings of $1.79 to $1.89 per share.