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Hormel Foods Announces 2026 Call for 10 Under 20 Food Heroes Nominations
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. In its fifth year, the program spotlights the efforts of young people who are demonstrating a measurable commitment to a more sustainable food system and focused on food security and community resilience.
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