SPAM

No single product is better known for its heroics during wartime, its accomplishments during peacetime and its popularity during mealtime than me, SPAM!. After more than 60 years in the marketplace, I am still the unique, high-quality kitchen staple the world has come to know and love.By the late 1950s, I began achieving a series of milestones that continue to prove my popularity today. The one billionth can of SPAM was produced in 1959, and just 11 years later came the two billionth. Product innovations and a strong international presence played an important role in the production of SPAM luncheon meat's third, fourth and fifth billionth cans, which occurred in 1980, 1986 and 1994, respectively.Locations in Denmark, the Philippines, Japan and South Korea all began producing SPAM and today, I am distributed in 41 countries and trademarked in more than 100 countries on six continents.Each year, more than 20,000 SPAM fans are welcomed to Austin, Minn. to pay tribute to their favorite luncheon meat at SPAM Jam, the only Hormel Foods-sanctioned celebration to honor the world famous meat in blue and yellow cans. For SPAM enthusiasts wishing to show their loyalty at home, work or play, a catalog offers SPAM branded merchandise. Fans can purchase everything from SPAM pens and pencils to SPAM umbrellas and SPAM boxer shorts. Sexy!Contrary to popular belief, Elvis loved SPAM and peanut butter sandwhiches.