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Located in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills is one of the world’s largest food companies.

Our brands include Betty Crocker, Cheerios, Fiber One, Green Giant, Hamburger Helper, Nature Valley, Pillsbury, Progresso and Yoplait.

 

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May 10, 2012
General Mills to market Yoplait yogurt in Canada
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) confirmed today that Yoplait S.A.S. has reached an agreement to terminate the current Yoplait brand license in Canada on September 1, 2012. At that time, General Mills Canada will begin to market, sell and distribute Yoplait yogurt products in Canada under license from Yoplait S.A.S. The current Canadian licensee, Ultima Foods, will continue to produce Yoplait branded products to be sold by General Mills Canada under a multi-year manufacturing agreement.
February 29, 2012
General Mills acquires Food Should Taste Good®
General Mills announced today the acquisition of Food Should Taste Good, a rapidly-growing natural snack foods company based in Needham Heights, Mass.

Company performance

May 09, 2012
General Mills acquires Parampara brands in India
General Mills announced today the acquisition of Parampara’s branded range of ready-to-cook spice and sauce mixes produced in Pune, India, and sold under the Parampara, StarterZ and Curry Tree brands. Parampara’s products are marketed primarily in the Pune region of western India and exported to countries like the United States, Canada and Japan.
May 08, 2012
Ultima and Yoplait resolve issues, successfully reach agreement
Yoplait and Ultima Foods announced today they have successfully reached an agreement that amicably resolves questions between the two companies.

Community engagement

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April 26, 2012
General Mills Foundation celebrates Champions for Healthy Kids' 10th anniversary
The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the program’s 10 year anniversary, 10 ‘best of the best’ legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Each organization was awarded $50,000 to continue their proven programming to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors among youth.
April 04, 2012
General Mills releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills today released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment.

Employer of choice

May 16, 2012
General Mills named one of 25 “Best Companies for Multicultural Women” in America by Working Mother
Working Mother has selected General Mills as one of 25 “Best Companies for Multicultural Women” in the U.S. for its ability to hire, retain and advance multicultural women.
April 25, 2012
General Mills recognized for commitment to diversity
General Mills has been named to the 2012 DiversityInc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, a prestigious annual ranking of the top corporate diversity and inclusion programs in the country.

Health and wellness

April 26, 2012
General Mills Foundation celebrates Champions for Healthy Kids' 10th anniversary
The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the program’s 10 year anniversary, 10 ‘best of the best’ legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Each organization was awarded $50,000 to continue their proven programming to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors among youth.
April 04, 2012
General Mills releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills today released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment.

Innovation

December 05, 2011
General Mills expands open innovation program with launch of G-WIN Digital
G-WIN Digital discovers, pilots and shares emerging digital marketing technologies with General Mills’ portfolio of iconic brands.
August 22, 2011
General Mills wins GMA’s CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity
The Grocery Manufacturers Association awarded General Mills with the 2011 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity.

Social responsibility

April 26, 2012
General Mills Foundation celebrates Champions for Healthy Kids' 10th anniversary
The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the program’s 10 year anniversary, 10 ‘best of the best’ legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Each organization was awarded $50,000 to continue their proven programming to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors among youth.
April 04, 2012
General Mills releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills today released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment.
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Annual Report

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Global Responsibility

2012 report on our progress (pdf 11 MB) Go
 
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