Ben E. Keith Company Awards Hormel Foods Supplier of the Year

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods was named Ben E. Keith Foods' 2026 Supplier of the Year. The 43rd Annual Supplier Appreciation Day was held October 5 at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

"What stands out about Hormel Foods is the strength of the relationships they build," said Mike Sweet, president of Ben E. Keith Foods. "They invest in our people, collaborate closely with our teams and share our commitment to helping customers succeed."

Hormel Foods earned the recognition for its long-standing partnership with Ben E. Keith Foods, delivering trusted brands, innovative solutions and consistent value to customers across the company's 10 divisions.

In addition to recognizing Hormel Foods, Ben E. Keith Foods also presented awards in various categories, celebrating the achievements of the following partners:

• Produce: Lipman Family Farms
• Dairy: Cheese Merchants
• Frozen Foods: Rotella's Italian Bakery
• Center-of-the-Plate Poultry/Seafood: Wayne-Sanderson Farms
• Center-of-the-Plate Beef/Pork: Hormel Foods
• Grocery: Colavita
• Non-Foods: Georgia-Pacific
• Equipment and Supply: Vollrath
• Educator of the Year: Handgards
• Broker of the Year: Hanks Brokerage

About Ben E. Keith Foods:

Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Ben E. Keith Foods is a leading broadline food distributor serving customers across an extensive geographic footprint through its 10 divisions. With 120 years of experience in the foodservice distribution industry, Ben E. Keith Foods is recognized for its commitment to quality, service, and innovation.

For more information about Ben E. Keith contact:  www.benekeith.com/food

SOURCE Ben E. Keith Company