Jennie-O Turkey Store
Food and Beverage ManufacturingMinnesota, United States1001-5000 Employees
Jennie-O Turkey Store, based in Willmar, Minnesota, operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hormel Foods Corporation. It processes and markets turkey products across traditional and value-added formats for retail, foodservice, and deli channels, offering items from fresh and frozen to refrigerated and deli-ready products. The company produces more than 1,500 distinct items that are distributed across the United States and in 49 countries. Its operations include seven processing plants, 194 growing and breeder farms, eight feed mills, and three hatcheries, and it employs thousands of people nationwide. Positioned in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, Jennie-O is a sizeable producer and marketer of turkey-based products with a broad distribution reach. It targets retailers, foodservice operators, and deli counters with a diverse mix of offerings. A recent development is the April 2026 promotion of Carlson to director of quality assurance, indicating ongoing emphasis on quality governance within the company. The business is part of Hormel Foods Corporation and operates from Willmar while supporting a nationwide and international footprint.