Why Hormel Foods Could Be Interesting for long-term investors Despite Stock Weakness

Hormel Foods is undoubtedly going through a challenging phase. The challenges are numerous: rising costs cannot be fully passed on to consumers, avian flu continues, the recovery in China is sluggish, and the integration of the Planters acquisition is progressing slowly. Despite the current difficulties, there are good reasons why Hormel Foods is worth a closer look for long-term dividend investors. The company is a leading player in the meat processing industry and has expanded into other food groups with brands such as Planters and Skippy. Hormel...