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General Mills

Coca Puffs is a brand of chocolate-flavored puffed grain breakfast cereal, manufactured by General Mills. Introduced in 1958, the cereal consists of small orbs of corn, oats, and rice flavored with cocoa. Essentially, Cocoa Puffs are Kix cereal with chocolate flavoring; similarly, Trix has been, for most of its existence, fruit-flavored Kix.

Coca Puffs

Cheerios is an American brand of cereal manufactured by General Mills, consisting of pulverized oats in the shape of a solid torus. In some countries, including the United Kingdom, Cheerios is marketed by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand; in Australia and New Zealand, Cheerios is sold as an Uncle Toby's product. It was first manufactured in 1941 and was originally called CheeriOats.

Cheerios

Colombo originated from a family business run by Rose and Sarkis Colombosian, Armenian immigrants who lived in Andover, Massachusetts. Yogurt was first commercially produced and sold in the United States in 1929 by the Colombosians, whose family business later became Colombo Yogurt.

Colombo

Annie's Homegrown is a Berkeley, California-based maker of "natural" and organic pastas, meals and snacks owned by General Mills. The company was founded in Hampton, Connecticut by Annie Withey and Andrew Martin, who previously founded Smartfood popcorn along with Ken Martin. It is perhaps best known for its macaroni and cheese product line, which comes in shell form and bunny rabbit shapes, and is the second best selling macaroni and cheese in the United States

Annie's Homegrown

Haagen-Dazs is an American ice cream brand, established by Reuben and Rose Mattus in the Bronx, New York, in 1961. Starting with only three flavors: vanilla, chocolate, and coffee, the company opened its first retail store in Brooklyn, New York, on November 15, 1976. The business now has franchises throughout the United States and many other countries around the world including the United Kingdom, Australia, India, China, Lebanon, New Zealand, and Brazil.

Haagen-Dazs

Yoplait is the largest franchise brand of yogurt, jointly owned by United States–based food conglomerate General Mills and French dairy cooperative Sodiaal.

Yoplait

Pillsbury is an American brand name used by Minneapolis-based General Mills and Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Company. Historically, the Pillsbury Company, also based in Minneapolis, was a rival company to General Mills and was one of the world's largest producers of grain and other foodstuffs until it was bought out by General Mills in 2001.

Pillsbury

Betty Crocker is a fictional character used in advertising campaigns for food and recipes. It was originally created by the Washburn-Crosby Company in 1921 following a contest in the Saturday Evening Post. In 1954, General Mills, an American Fortune 500 corporation branded the red spoon logo, giving various food-related merchandise the Betty Seal of Approval.

Betty Crocker

Trix is a brand of breakfast cereal made by General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the North American market and by Cereal Partners (using the Nestlé brand) elsewhere in the world. The cereal consists of fruit-flavored, sweetened, ground-corn pieces.

Trix

Lucky Charms is a brand of cereal produced by the General Mills food company since 1964. The cereal consists of toasted oat pieces and multi-colored marshmallow shapes ("marbits" or marshmallow bits). The label features a leprechaun mascot, Lucky, animated in commercials.

Lucky Charms

General Mills, Inc. engages in the manufacture and marketing of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. Its product categories include snacks, ready-to-eat cereal, convenient meals, pet food, refrigerated and frozen dough, baking mixes and ingredients, yogurt, and ice cream. The firm operates through the following segments: North America Retail, International, Pet, and North America Foodservice. The North America Retail segment includes grocery stores, mass merchandisers, membership stores, natural food chains, drug, dollar and discount chains, convenience stores, and e-commerce grocery providers. The International segment refers to the retail and foodservice businesses outside of the US and Canada. The Pet segment includes pet food products sold in national pet superstore chains, e-commerce retailers, grocery stores, regional pet store chains, mass merchandisers, and veterinary clinics and hospitals. The North America Foodservice segment offers ready-to-eat cereals, snacks, refrigerated yogurt, frozen meals, unbaked and fully baked frozen dough products, baking mixes, and bakery flour. The company was founded by Cadwallader C. Washburn on June 20, 1928 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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General Mills achieves record sales in fiscal 2023, anticipates changing environment in 2024

General Mills delivered strong fiscal 2023 performance, with a focus on effective competition, future investments, and portfolio reshaping. The company anticipates a new environment in fiscal 2024, with priorities centered on effective competition, supply chain efficiency, and disciplined capital allocation. Despite potential challenges, General Mills is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for growth and market leadership.

General Mills reports strong Q2 performance, outlines fiscal 2024 priorities

General Mills delivered a robust performance in Q2 2023, driven by strong net sales and organic growth. While facing challenges in the North America Foodservice segment, the company remains agile and confident in its ability to navigate changes. With a focus on fiscal 2024 priorities, General Mills is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.

General Mills reports robust Q3 performance amidst inflation challenges

General Mills showcased strong sales growth in the Pet segment, effective inventory management, and strategic initiatives to address inflation challenges. The company's focus on brand investments, strategic revenue management, and marketing optimization positions it well for future growth.

General Mills reports strong earnings, eyes growth through innovation

General Mills showcased robust financial performance, recovery in key segments, and strategic growth initiatives for fiscal '24.
While challenges like consumer behavior shifts and inflation exist, the company is well-positioned to leverage opportunities for growth.
Efforts towards improving margins, driving volume growth, and managing cash flow efficiently are key focus areas for the company.
Overall, General Mills remains optimistic about its performance and growth prospects in the upcoming year.

General Mills projects sales growth amidst evolving consumer trends

General Mills anticipates sales growth, focusing on brand equity and innovation. Challenges include shifts in consumer behavior and competitive private labels. Opportunities lie in acquisitions and adapting to changing market dynamics. Strategies in place to drive long-term growth and maintain market share.

General Mills reports strong Q2 performance, eyes strategic growth opportunities

General Mills showcased strong performance in Q2 2024, with margin improvements and strategic focus on the pet business. Challenges include temporary headwinds in retailer inventory destocking and competitive distribution normalization. Opportunities lie in EPS flexibility, strategic acquisitions, and pricing dynamics for growth.

General Mills reports steady Q3 performance, eyes acquisitions for growth

General Mills' Q3 results reflect a balanced performance with a cautious optimism for Q4. Strategic focus on brand value, market share growth, and cost management positions the company well for future opportunities.

General Mills Q4 Earnings: Focus on Recovery and Growth

General Mills' Q4 2024 earnings highlighted challenges in the International market but also detailed robust plans for recovery through strategic marketing and product initiatives. The company remains confident in its fiscal 2025 guidance, supported by strong marketing and innovations, despite the initial increased investments and ongoing market uncertainties.

General Mills reports growth in Q1 2025, eyes international expansion

General Mills' Q1 2025 performance showed growth in North America retail categories and increased consumer value for at-home food. The company's strengths include improved customer service levels, investments in promotions, and international growth. Challenges in China and the need for sustained competitiveness were noted.
Opportunities for General Mills lie in continued sales improvement, bolt-on acquisitions for growth, and innovation strategies. The company's focus on trusted brands and equal contributions from volume and price mix position it well for balanced growth.

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MINNEAPOLIS--( BUSINESS WIRE )--General Mills and UNCF's 33rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast will return in-person for the first time since 2020 with a corresponding virtual program. Former senior advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama, businesswoman and best-selling author Valerie Jarrett will share keynote remarks followed by a moderated conversation. The hybrid event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Jan. 16, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. CST. Tickets are available at MLKBreakfast.com.

Valerie Jarrett to Share Remarks at General Mills and UNCF's 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast

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One of the most important things to pay attention to in an inflationary environment is what happens to volume growth once a consumer packaged goods company significantly increases its end market prices in order to offset its own inflationary costs inputs. Usually, volumes go down and a company sells less product when it raises prices, unless there is a corresponding increase in wages across the board.

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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE:GIS ) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call December 20, 2022 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeff Siemon - Vice President, Investor Relations Jeff Harmening - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Kofi Bruce - Chief Financial Officer Jon Nudi - Group President, North America Retail Conference Call Participants Andrew Lazar - Barclays Ken Goldman - JPMorgan Max Gumport - BNP Paribas Robert Moskow - Credit Suisse Michael Lavery - Piper Sandler Pamela Kaufman - Morgan Stanley Chris Growe - Stifel David Palmer - Evercore ISI Cody Ross - UBS Jeff Siemon Good morning. This is Jeff Siemon, Vice President of Investor Relations.

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

Housing Starts for November outpaced expectations, running about in-line with the previous month.

Housing Starts/Permits Mixed, GIS Beats & Raises

Mixed Data of Housing Sector for November.

Mixed Data of Housing Sector for November

Shares pulled back in spite of a strong earnings report.

Why General Mills Stock Was Falling Today

Flat sales of Blue Buffalo pet food disappoint investors.

General Mills Gets Bitten in Pet Food Mishap

General Mills is noticing that, with high food prices, consumers are eating more at home. On a call with analysts Tuesday (Dec. 20) accompanying the company's second-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings release, CEO Jeff Harmening offered an update on this trend, which the company observed earlier this year.

General Mills Sees Shift to Grocery Amid High Food Prices

General Mills' (GIS) second-quarter fiscal 2023 results reflect solid earnings and sales, leading to raised guidance. The company focuses on its Accelerate strategy.

General Mills (GIS) Ups Guidance on Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat

General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) stock is sliding, despite its fiscal second-quarter earnings beat and raised forecast, as the company's comments cast a shadow.

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