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  1. George Albert Hormel (December 4, 1860 – June 5, 1946) was an American entrepreneur, he was the founder of Hormel Foods Corporation (then known as George A. Hormel & Co.) in 1891. His ownership stake in the company made him one of the wealthiest Americans during his lifetime.

  2. Learn how Hormel Foods, a Fortune 500 company, started in 1891 by George A. Hormel and evolved into a global leader in food and meat products. Discover the milestones, innovations and achievements of the company and its iconic brands such as SPAM®, Dinty Moore® and Hormel®.

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    Hormel Foods Corporation, commonly known as Hormel Foods or simply Hormel, is an American food processing company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company.

  4. George A. Hormel, 1924. Used with the permission of Hormel Foods. In 1891, George Hormel established a pork packinghouse, Geo. A. Hormel and Company, in Austin, Minnesota. As a small independent meat packer in an industry dominated by corporate giants, Hormel devised a successful business strategy that emphasized quality over quantity and ...

  5. Geo. A. Hormel & Co. developed the world’s first canned ham. 1927-1928. Passing the Torch. At age 67, George Hormel retired from handling day-to-day operations but continued to serve as chief executive officer. His son, Jay C. Hormel, was named acting president. Geo. A. Hormel & Co. became a public company in 1928. 1935-1941. Master of Innovation.

  6. Learn about the life and business journey of George A. Hormel, the founder of Hormel Foods, from his childhood in Buffalo, NY, to his success in Austin, MN. The book, published in 2017, is a legacy of his grandsons and a fundraiser for the Hormel Historic Home.

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  8. December 4, 1860 – June 5, 1946. George Albert Hormel was born in Buffalo, NY, on December 4, 1860, the third child of John and Susanna Hormel, German immigrants from Schwalbach, Germany. After the Civil War, the Hormel family moved west to Toledo, OH, where George’s father opened a tannery. George’s childhood was one of strong family ...

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