As 2008 south of the border came to a close amidst a tsunami of bankruptcies, property foreclosures and factory layoffs, one Austin, Minnesota plant reported that it would be adding additional shifts and operating around the clock in order to keep up with customer demand. Alas, the company in question is Hormel Foods Corporation, the makers of Spam, that shiny tin of pig renderings that is emblematic of hard-times.
Jan 01