Baker will lead all of Hormel’s deli brands in this newly created position.

Tom Day was also promoted to executive vice president of refrigerated foods.

The meat company will be an official sponsor for the diet program.

The company’s loin filets are an extension of the Always Tender marinated pork.

CEO James Snee sees six steps to stronger growth in 2018.

Glenn Leitch will lead efforts to ‘modernize and optimize’ the company’s global supply chain.

CEO James Snee says it will give the company a leading brand in the premium deli segment.

Columbus will remain based in California and will be incorporated into Hormel’s Refrigerated Foods business unit.

President and CEO James Snee will be next chairman of the board.

The initiative is part of the company’s 30th anniversary campaign.