Exploring the history of Hormel and the creation of spam from surplus meat, detailing the ingredients and naming process behind the iconic product, and reflecting on its enduring popularity in the market.
This 2014 episode covers the invention of the canned meat known as Spam. The Hormel Foods product was invented in the 1930s to make use of a surplus of shoulder meat from pigs, and was an instant hit in the U.S. and abroad.
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