Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
PLANTERS brand launches hiring for giant peanut vehicle driver
The PLANTERS brand announced it is hiring a driver for its giant peanut-shaped promotional vehicle, asking the public who wants to drive the giant peanut.
2021
Hormel acquires Planters
The article reports that Hormel Foods acquired Planters for $3.35 billion after Kraft Heinz agreed to sell the brand.
2021
Hormel announces planned acquisition of Planters
Hormel Foods announced that it would acquire the Planters snack brand for $3.35 billion in cash. The announced acquisition also includes NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls and Corn Nuts; the sale was slated to take place in the first half of the year.