General Mills, Inc.

General Mills, Inc. is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods, with a mission to make food the world loves. The company's core business encompasses a wide range of food products, including cereals, snacks, baking products, and pet food. Headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis, General Mills operates globally, serving consumers in over 100 countries.

General Mills' extensive portfolio features numerous well-known brands across various categories. Key product offerings include breakfast cereals such as Cheerios, Wheaties, and Lucky Charms; baking products under brands like Betty Crocker, Gold Medal flour, and Pillsbury; and snacks including Nature Valley, Annie's, and Fruit Roll-Ups. The company also produces yogurt (Yoplait), ice cream (Häagen-Dazs), convenient meals (Progresso, Old El Paso, Totino's), and pet food through its Blue Buffalo brand. Its market segments include North America Retail, Pet, North America Foodservice, and International, with a significant presence in institutional food service for schools, hospitals, and restaurants.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening, General Mills is currently implementing its "Accelerate" strategy, focusing on sustainable growth, brand investment, and enhancing its digital infrastructure. In late 2024-2025, the company divested its North American yogurt business for approximately $2.1 billion to prioritize higher-growth categories like snacks and pet food. While facing challenges from evolving consumer preferences, private-label competition, and inflationary pressures, which led to a revised forecast for fiscal 2026 organic sales to decline by 1.5% to 2%, General Mills is investing in innovation, particularly in protein, fiber, and health-focused products. The company is also leveraging artificial intelligence for new product development and is committed to advancing regenerative agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.