Investopedia: Hormel Doing Better Than Most

These aren't easy times for food companies, as rising input prices push up costs and shoppers rebel against price increases. Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) seems to be holding up better than most, though, as the company's expense control and increased focus on processed/packaged goods pays benefits. Hormel looks like one of the best long-term stories in food right now, but the valuation means that investors shouldn't expect outsized capital gains from the shares.

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