Hormel Foods Tightens Annual Profit Forecast Amid Weak Retail Demand
Hormel Foods tightened its annual profit forecast towards the lower end on Thursday, as the Skippy peanut butter maker struggles with supply chain issues and weak demand that may counter the benefits of its price hikes.
Like peer Tyson Foods, Hormel took consecutive price hikes in the past to protect its margins from persistently high commodity prices, as well as supply chain disruptions caused by bird flu.
However, the higher prices come at a time when consumers are reining in budgets as they brace for a possible economic recession...
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