Hormel Foods Corporation | Layoff Event

Layoff Details

Reason

Hormel Foods Corporation is undertaking a corporate restructuring to strategically align resources with organizational priorities, support future growth, and strengthen its overall business. This initiative, which includes a voluntary early retirement program for some non-plant employees, the closure of open roles, and reductions across office-based positions, aims to prioritize cost-savings and streamline operations. The company is redirecting investments towards key areas such as technology, innovation, food safety, and quality. This restructuring is a response to a challenging economic environment characterized by slowing profit growth, persistent higher-than-expected inflation in key commodity inputs, and a need for enhanced cost discipline.

Affected Locations

Minnesota (office-based workforce)Austin, Minnesota

Affected Departments

CorporateSales

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