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Hormel Foods to acquire Brakebush for $1.055 billion

PUBLIC · HRLSep 30, 2026

Acquiring Company

Hormel Foods

Acquired Company

Brakebush Brothers

AustinWisconsinManufacturingFood and BeverageFood And BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingHospitalityFood Processing

Description

Hormel Foods has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers for approximately $1.055 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen Hormel Foods' position in the value-added chicken market. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of Hormel's fiscal 2027, pending regulatory approval. Hormel anticipates that the acquisition will enhance growth and operational synergies.

Company Information

Company

Hormel Foods

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States

About

Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company headquartered in Austin, Minnesota, generating approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and offering a portfolio of iconic brands including PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, JUSTIN’S®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O®, and more than 30 others. A member of the S&P 500 and S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, Hormel Foods is widely recognized for its workplace culture, corporate responsibility, and community impact, and operates with its purpose statement, “Inspired People. Inspired Food.™,” bringing trusted products to consumers worldwide.

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Who acquired Brakebush Brothers?

Brakebush Brothers was acquired by Hormel Foods, based in Austin. The deal was reported on September 30, 2026. Hormel Foods is publicly traded (HRL) and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Hormel Foods acquire Brakebush Brothers?

Hormel Foods's acquisition of Brakebush Brothers was reported on September 30, 2026. Hormel Foods has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers for approximately $1.055 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen Hormel Foods' position in the value-added chicken market. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Brakebush Brothers do?

Brakebush Brothers, LLC is a leading value-added chicken company founded in 1925. It serves a diverse customer base in the foodservice industry and operates five production facilities and two research and development labs. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Wisconsin.

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