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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000048465-23-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HRL"
cik: "0000048465"
company_name: "HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/"
filed_at: "2023-02-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-18T22:55:43.457871+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.25
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hormel Foods recasts historical segment data to reflect new three-segment structure effective Q1 FY2023

## Summary
- New reportable segments: Retail, Foodservice, International; replaces prior four-segment structure.
- Recast unaudited data for FY2021 and FY2022 provided; no impact on previously reported consolidated results.
- Retail segment includes MegaMex Foods joint venture; International includes international JVs and royalties.
- Historical segment profit and net sales recast for comparability; chief operating decision maker uses new segments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000048465-23-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HRL
- cik: 0000048465
- company_name: HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/
- filed_at: 2023-02-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.25
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.25
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846523000005/0000048465-23-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846523000005/hrl-20230228.htm

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