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Opinion
Justin's stagnated because acquirer Hormel prioritized legacy brands like Skippy and Spam
“And then when they integrated it into all the functions of the Hormel portfolio, the people there didn't have the focus on the Justin's brand because that wasn't paying their bills. You know, Skippy and Dinty more stew and spam was paying the bills, and so Jus…”
Justin Gold May 25, 2026 ▶ 1:17:42 Justin’s Nut Butter: Justin Gold. He Was Waiting Tables, Then...He Reinvented Peanut Butter.
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Hormel fired Justin Gold from his company as an unneeded line item
“Yes, I was a line item that wasn't adding value, and so I was crossed off, and I was like, oh my gosh, like, what do you mean you're firing me? Like, I didn't do anything to get fired, and I'm like, it was just bizarre.”
Justin Gold May 25, 2026 ▶ 1:19:20 Justin’s Nut Butter: Justin Gold. He Was Waiting Tables, Then...He Reinvented Peanut Butter.
Assertion Supported
Forward Consumer Partners acquired a 51 percent controlling stake in Justin's
“They bought 51%. Controlling interest.”
Justin Gold May 25, 2026 ▶ 1:22:52 Justin’s Nut Butter: Justin Gold. He Was Waiting Tables, Then...He Reinvented Peanut Butter.
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