Hormel Foods Launches New On-The-Go Snacks

AUSTIN, Minn.– The makers of Hormel® Natural Choice® deli meats announced today four new all natural deli meat snacks, paired with cheddar or pepper jack cheese and a dark-chocolate confection.

The addition of on-the-go snacks expands the Hormel® Natural Choice® branded product portfolio, which includes a variety of 100 percent natural deli meats and bacons made without artificial preservatives or ingredients.

“The Hormel® Natural Choice® brand has been bringing consumers 100 percent natural deli meat options that are great tasting and nutritious for more than 10 years,” said Andrew Quinn, brand manager at Hormel Foods. “We are proud to say your 100 percent natural deli meat is now available in a convenient, portion-controlled option, and coupled with a sweet treat, attributes our wellness-seeking consumers have long been craving.”

Hormel™ Natural Choice™ snacks are available in four flavor-packed choices. The 2-ounce packs (MSRP $1.50-$2.00) include 9 to 10 grams of protein each and are available in stores nationwide.

Over-Roasted Turkey Breast – Paired with mild white cheddar cheese and dark chocolate-covered pretzels.

Honey Ham – Paired with mild white cheddar cheese and dark chocolate-covered pretzels.

Oven-Roasted Turkey Breast – Paired with pepper jack cheese and dark chocolate-covered blueberries

Oven-Roasted Chicken – Paired with mild white cheddar cheese and dark chocolate-covered almonds.

For more information on Natural Choice® products, including Natural Choice™ snacks, visit www.makethenaturalchoice.com.

About Hormel Foods – Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenues across 75 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly Guacamole®, Hormel® Black Label® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the ninth year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. In 2016, the company celebrated its 125th anniversary and announced its new vision for the future – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ – focusing on its legacy of innovation. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://2015csr.hormelfoods.com/.