GENERAL MILLS
Cheech and Chong pushing 'magic brownies' ... for General Mills, man
VIDEO: Watch online General Mills movie ad with Cheech and ChongThe stars of 1980s stoner comedies are featured in a funny promotion for Fiber One brownies, a new high-fiber snack targeted at aging baby boomers. The online-only commercial resembles a movie trailer, and the twist comes at the end: the "magic" ingredient turns out to be fiber, not marijuana.
By Tom Webb , September 23, 2011
General Mills to pay $1.15 billion for Yoplait stake 
The deal protects General Mills' U.S. yogurt business. The food maker has sold Yoplait, the world's second-largest yogurt brand, under license in the U.S. for 30 years. The companies have been in arbitration about the future of that license.
By Associated Press , May 18, 2011
General Mills in exclusive talks to purchase Yoplait
General Mills said Friday that it has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy a majority stake in French yogurt company Yoplait.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2011
Cereal, organic products lift General Mills 1Q
General Mills Inc. has been one of the strongest performers in the sector during the recession because of brand loyalty and cost controls.
By Michelle Chapman , September 22, 2010
General Mills 3Q profit climbs as sales improve
The Minnesota maker of Cheerios cereal and Yoplait yogurt posted a 15 percent higher profit for its fiscal third quarter on lower commodity costs and rising sales boosted by a sharp increase in marketing spending.
By Associated Press , March 24, 2010
Cereal for dinner? Recession boosts General Mills
Rising popularity of cereal among those looking for a cheap meal combined with plunging ingredient costs to boost the second-quarter profit of Cheerios maker General Mills Inc. 50 percent.
By Emily Fredrix , December 17, 2009
Sugar cereals are the 'Smart Choices’? Federal health officials are not so sure
Ever wondered how that “Smart Choices” sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs? Well, federal health officials are having similar thoughts, and they’re warning food manufacturers.
By Matthew Perrone , October 20, 2009
General Mills recalls some Granola Nut Clusters
General Mills Inc. is recalling some Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters products because they may be tainted with salmonella.
By Associated Press , July 09, 2009
General Mills' 4th-Q profit soars
The Golden Valley, Minn.-based company says earnings surged to $358.8 million, or $1.07 per share, for the three months ended May 31. That compares with $185.2 million, or 53 cents per share, a year ago.
By Associated Press , July 01, 2009
General Mills 3rd-quarter profit declines 33 percent
General Mills, the Minnesota food company known for Wheaties and Cheerios, says its fiscal third-quarter profit dropped 33 percent, partly hurt by increased input costs and a stronger dollar.
By Associated Press , March 18, 2009
FOOD FIGHT: Grocers want lower prices, but food makers say they're still eating record costs
Retailers, who begrudgingly went along when food makers pushed up prices to recoup record-high costs, are flexing newfound muscle and demanding price cuts to match the recent steep retreat in ingredient costs. Food makers are resisting, saying the uncertain economy and volatile costs make price cuts unwise. But retailers aren't backing down.
By Emily Fredrix and Sarah Skidmore , March 16, 2009
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