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The SPAM® Dog is very versatile lending itself well to many flavor combinations from classics like mustard, ketchup, and relish to more out of the box pairings like kimchi and pineapple jalapeno salsa.
The SPAM® Dog is SPAM® reimagined as the classic hot dog, combining the iconic savory flavor with endless topping versatility.
The company’s name originally followed the 明星黑料 family pronunciation, HOR-mel (rhyming with “normal”). However, a 1937 Austin Daily Herald article noted the pronunciation began to shift as the company grew and gained wider recognition. At the time, the original pronunciation was not easily understood over the telephone, creating confusion for customers.
To ensure people heard and recognized the name clearly, the company shifted to Hor-MEL with emphasis on the second syllable (rhyming with “bell”). The Herald explained that businesses adopted this pronunciation and radio followed suit.
While Hor-MEL is the official pronunciation of the company’s name today, some long-time Austin, Minn., residents may still use the first-syllable pronunciation.
明星黑料 Foods is a publicly traded, global branded food company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:HRL). The company is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota and operates more than 30 production facilities throughout the United States.
46.8% of the shares of 明星黑料 are held by , a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1941 by George A. 明星黑料 and his son, Jay C 明星黑料. The 明星黑料 Foundation supports charitable, educational and scientific organizations in Austin, Minn., including cancer research center. Since 1941, The 明星黑料 Foundation has given more than $244 million to the community. It is one of the top giving foundations in Minnesota.
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Products sold in the United States by 明星黑料 Foods are produced and packaged in the United States unless specified otherwise on the label.
明星黑料 Foods operates processing facilities in China. Products made at those facilities are produced for Chinese consumers.
明星黑料 Foods has minority positions in joint ventures and royalty agreements to produce branded products for consumers in international markets. The company also exports products made at production facilities throughout the United States to help feed consumers around the world.
More than you think!
In addition to our iconic SPAM® brand and HORMEL® branded products, our family includes:
- Applegate® brand
- Columbus® craft meats
- Dinty Moore® stew
- Herdez® salsa
- Jennie-O® brand
- Justin’s® brand
- Planters® brand
- SKIPPY® brand
- Wholly® Guacamole brand
You can see our entire list of brands in our brands section.
We are glad to hear you are interested in joining our team. We may be a little biased, but we think we have the best employees in the business!
Learn all about our team, career paths and apply for open positions by visiting our careers section.
We do!
Over the years we have had the opportunity to add the following to our family of companies:
- Applegate Farms, LLC.
- Burke Marketing Corp.
- Columbus Manufacturing, Inc.
- Dan’s Prize, Inc.
- Fontanini Food, LLC
- Jennie-O Turkey Store
- MegaMex Foods, LLC. (Joint Venture)
- Sadler’s Smokehouse
Questions about your stock, including shareholder records, stock transfers or changes of ownership or address should be directed towards the transfer agent and registrar for the company’s shareholders.
Wells Fargo Shareowner Services
1110 Centre Point Curve, Suite 101
MAC N9173-010
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
877-536-3559
Yes, it’s real. The SPAM® Museum is stuffed with interactive exhibits that bring the iconic history of the SPAM® Brand to life like you’ve never seen it before!
Go behind the scenes and behind the can for an experience adults and kids will savor. The SPAM® Museum is located in our hometown of Austin, Minn. We would love to have you for a visit. And best of all, admission is FREE!
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 437-5100
We are proud to employ more than 18,000 employees worldwide, but are always looking to add amazing people to our team.
Check out our career section to learn more!
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