AUSTIN, MINN. – Hormel Foods Corp. was included in the list of America’s greatest workplaces for diversity in 2024 in a recently published issue of Newsweek magazine.

The list included companies in 78 different industries. Hormel Foods was recognized in the Meat, Poultry & Fish category/Large-size company, with a ranking of four-and-a-half stars out of five, as were Pilgrim’s Pride and Mountaire Farms. In the Food & Beverage Producers category, Peco Foods, Smithfield Foods Inc., Simmons Foods and Campbell Soup Co. were also listed.

“Companies recognize that a diverse workforce contributes significantly to organizational success,” wrote Nancy Cooper, Newsweek global editor in chief in the methodology explanation of the list. “Diverse workforces cultivate creativity and innovation that stem from a mix of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds, fostering a dynamic environment where new ideas come to life.”

“We believe a diverse workforce cultivates an environment filled with unique perspectives that drive innovation and enable us to create a better, more inclusive workplace,” said Katie Larson, senior vice president of human resources at Hormel. “Our 20,000 inspired team members are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, collaboration and belonging. This recognition is a testament to these efforts.”

Antoine Destin, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Hormel echoed Larson’s sentiments.

“We are very proud to be recognized for our efforts to foster an inclusive and diverse workforce and everything that celebrates the power of bringing together the talents of our unique team members across the world,” he said.