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May, 14, 2021

General Mills continues portfolio reshaping strategy with acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ (NYSE: TSN) pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash in a transaction that provides an estimated tax benefit of $225 million, equating to an effective purchase price of $975 million.

Apr, 27, 2021

Protein seekers rejoice! With 25G of protein, new :ratio PROTEIN packs the most protein in the yogurt aisle in a single serve cup

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Just in time for spring, :ratio introduces new :ratio PROTEIN, a high protein dairy snack to help consumers as they kickstart their health routines. :ratio PROTEIN has the most protein in the yogurt aisle in a single serve cup, packed with 25G of protein and 3G of sugar.

Community engagement

May, 11, 2021

General Mills and NFWF announce partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced a partnership with General Mills that will support important conservation efforts on working lands in the Great Lakes Basin (Michigan and Wisconsin) and the Southern Great Plains (stretching from Nebraska to Texas).

Apr, 22, 2021

General Mills makes meaningful global responsibility progress to shape the future

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - General Mills today released its 2021 Global Responsibility Report, which highlights social and environmental progress made in the 2020 fiscal year, ending May 31, 2020.

Health and wellness

Nov, 19, 2019

General Mills achieves sodium reduction commitment across all 10 key U.S. product categories

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported it has achieved its public goal to reduce sodium by 20% across all ten key U.S. product categories.

Jun, 19, 2018

New YQ by Yoplait introduces a 'smarter, not sweeter' philosophy to the yogurt aisle

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Smarter, not sweeter. That's the philosophy behind YQ by Yoplait, a new yogurt made with ultra-filtered milk that delivers big on protein with an intentionally less sweet taste.

Company performance

May, 14, 2021

General Mills continues portfolio reshaping strategy with acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tyson Foods’ (NYSE: TSN) pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash in a transaction that provides an estimated tax benefit of $225 million, equating to an effective purchase price of $975 million.

Apr, 26, 2021

General Mills to webcast Force for Good investor event on May 25, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) plans to webcast its first-ever ESG investor event virtually on May 25, 2021, including a pre-recorded presentation and a live question and answer session with management.

Employer of choice

Jan, 28, 2021

General Mills marks inclusion milestone

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - For the 15th year, General Mills has earned a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Apr, 01, 2020

General Mills supports employees and communities in response to COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — General Mills recently announced a series of actions to support its employees and communities in response to the impact of COVID-19.

Global growth

Apr, 13, 2021

301 INC, venture capital arm at General Mills, leads multimillion dollar investment in London-based Pots & Co, to expand brand's U.S. presence

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - 301 INC, the venture capital arm of General Mills, is leading a multistage investment of up to $20 million in Pots & Co.

Nov, 18, 2019

General Mills quarterly dividend declared

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - The General Mills Board of Directors today declared a quarterly dividend at the prevailing rate of $0.49 per share, payable February 3, 2020, to shareholders of record as of January 10, 2020. General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and its predecessor company have paid dividends without interruption for 121 years.

Innovation

Feb, 13, 2020

General Mills adds leadership in digital and data capabilities

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — General Mills adds leadership in building out its digital and data capabilities with the hiring of Jaime Montemayor as Chief Digital & Technology Officer reporting to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Harmening, effective February 24, 2020.

Jul, 17, 2018

Oui by Yoplait introduces French style indulgence with new Oui Petites

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - Oui by Yoplait – the French style yogurt sold in a glass pot – has released a new petite way to enjoy the remarkable taste, texture and simplicity Oui fans know and love. New Oui by Yoplait Petites will be sold in pairs of small 3.5 oz. glass pots and will be available in four indulgent flavors including Sea Salt Caramel, Chocolate with Shavings, Dark Chocolate Raspberry and Caramelized Apple, each sure to satisfy any sweet craving.

Social responsibility

May, 11, 2021

General Mills and NFWF announce partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced a partnership with General Mills that will support important conservation efforts on working lands in the Great Lakes Basin (Michigan and Wisconsin) and the Southern Great Plains (stretching from Nebraska to Texas).

Apr, 22, 2021

General Mills makes meaningful global responsibility progress to shape the future

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - General Mills today released its 2021 Global Responsibility Report, which highlights social and environmental progress made in the 2020 fiscal year, ending May 31, 2020.

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General Mills continues portfolio reshaping strategy with acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

General Mills and NFWF announce partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture

Protein seekers rejoice! With 25G of protein, new :ratio PROTEIN packs the most protein in the yogurt aisle in a single serve cup

General Mills to webcast Force for Good investor event on May 25, 2021

General Mills makes meaningful global responsibility progress to shape the future

General Mills continues portfolio reshaping strategy with acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

Protein seekers rejoice! With 25G of protein, new :ratio PROTEIN packs the most protein in the yogurt aisle in a single serve cup

General Mills and NFWF announce partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture

General Mills makes meaningful global responsibility progress to shape the future

General Mills achieves sodium reduction commitment across all 10 key U.S. product categories

New YQ by Yoplait introduces a 'smarter, not sweeter' philosophy to the yogurt aisle

General Mills continues portfolio reshaping strategy with acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business

General Mills to webcast Force for Good investor event on May 25, 2021

General Mills marks inclusion milestone

General Mills supports employees and communities in response to COVID-19

301 INC, venture capital arm at General Mills, leads multimillion dollar investment in London-based Pots & Co, to expand brand's U.S. presence

General Mills quarterly dividend declared

General Mills adds leadership in digital and data capabilities

Oui by Yoplait introduces French style indulgence with new Oui Petites

General Mills and NFWF announce partnership to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture

General Mills makes meaningful global responsibility progress to shape the future

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