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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.
March 12, 2013
General Mills announces 15 percent dividend increaseGeneral Mills (NYSE: GIS) said today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend payable May 1, 2013, and also approved a 15 percent increase in the dividend rate effective with the Aug. 1, 2013, payment.
March 18, 2013
Hunger-Free Minnesota, General Mills Foundation, announce $220,000 grant Hunger-Free Minnesota and the General Mills Foundation today announced a $220,000 grant award to Children’s Defense Fund – Minnesota. The grant is being given to support Hunger-Free Minnesota’s School Breakfast Program, a statewide effort aimed at increasing participation in the United States Department of Agriculture-funded School Breakfast Program.
February 28, 2013
General Mills Foundation joins new Presidential Youth Fitness ProgramToday, during an event where First Lady Michelle Obama discussed the need for increased physical activity opportunities in schools, the General Mills Foundation committed $10 million to help implement the new Presidential Youth Fitness Program, a comprehensive, school-based fitness assessment program.
December 19, 2012
General Mills reports fiscal 2013 second quarter resultsGeneral Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2013. Contributions from new businesses primarily reflect the first three months of consolidated operating results for the Yoki Alimentos business in Brazil and Yoplait Canada.