HORN, North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients and raw materials, today announced the distribution partnership of HORN Animal Nutrition with Hormel Foods Ingredients. Hormel Foods Ingredients is the business-to-business division of the Specialty Products segment at Hormel Foods. The selection of HORN Animal Nutrition as its sole distributor in the U.S. will allow the division to enhance its market reach in the pet food industry.

“HORN’s reputation and culture parallels that of our brand,” said Nicole Shute, national sales and marketing manager, Specialty Products Ingredients at Hormel Foods. “The HORN Animal Nutrition team has specialized technical sales proficiencies that will be instrumental in helping grow our presence in this category.”

Hormel Foods Ingredients features a robust portfolio of specialty protein ingredients including the following featured products:

  • Savory Fats (bacon, beef, chicken, lard, turkey)
  • Dairy
  • Clean Label Broth (beef, bone, chicken, pork, turkey)
  • Peanut Butter

“It is an honor to represent Hormel Foods Ingredients, whose prestigious name is synonymous to quality protein products,” said Jane Petrolino, vice president, HORN Animal Nutrition. “A partnership with Hormel Foods Ingredients means pet food brands can expect high quality standards and certified food safety behind its exhaustive list of ingredients. Our technical sales team is thrilled to add Hormel Foods Ingredients to our lineup as it opens opportunities for innovation and collaboration with one of the most respected food companies in the world.”

About HORN

Established in 1961, HORN is North America’s premier distributor of specialty ingredients, chemicals and raw materials. Originally founded as a specialty chemical distributor, HORN remains an entrepreneurial-driven company with a team of technically-expert and trained professionals. Headquartered in La Mirada, Calif., its specialized market segments encompass six distinct distribution business units: Animal Nutrition, FoodTech, Nutraceuticals, Care Elements, Advanced Materials, Coatings and Building Materials.

As an employee-owned/ESOP company, HORN’s unique approach to customer service embraces challenge and opens opportunities to reinvent and improve on traditional business models. HORN ranks in the ICIS Top 20 list of North America Chemical Distribution Leaders.

Contact 800-442-HORN or visit www.ethorn.com for more information.

About Hormel Foods Ingredients

Hormel Foods Ingredients is the business-to-business division of the Hormel Foods Specialty Products segment.