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Jeff Baker Named Group Vice President for Retail Marketing at Hormel Foods

On May 15, 2025, Scott Aakre, who serves as Hormel Foods' vice president overseeing marketing for the Retail division, was named to the company's board of directors in Austin, Minnesota.
Aakre will retire at the end of fiscal 2025 after 35 years with Hormel Foods, during which he held multiple management roles and joined The Hormel Foundation board in April 2025.
Hormel Foods Corporation, headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, is a leading multinational food company generating around $12 billion in annual sales and operating in more than 80 countries worldwide.
Jim Snee, Hormel Foods CEO, praised Aakre as a "tremendous asset" whose leadership and creativity benefited the company for over three decades, while board chairman Bill Newlands welcomed him for his marketing expertise.
Aakre will continue supporting Hormel Foods as a board member beyond retirement, helping the company maintain strong brand connections and community ties in Austin, Minnesota, with the board now totaling 12 members.

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