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Yoplait S.A.S. to directly operate Yoplait Ireland
Yoplait S.A.S. announced today it has agreed to directly operate its chilled yoghurt and desserts business in Ireland, reacquiring the franchise rights to its Yoplait brands and products from its licensee, Glanbia plc.

General Mills named one of 25 “Best Companies for Multicultural Women” in America by Working Mother
Working Mother has selected General Mills as one of 25 “Best Companies for Multicultural Women” in the U.S. for its ability to hire, retain and advance multicultural women.

General Mills to market Yoplait yogurt in Canada
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) confirmed today that Yoplait S.A.S. has reached an agreement to terminate the current Yoplait brand license in Canada on September 1, 2012. At that time, General Mills Canada will begin to market, sell and distribute Yoplait yogurt products in Canada under license from Yoplait S.A.S. The current Canadian licensee, Ultima Foods, will continue to produce Yoplait branded products to be sold by General Mills Canada under a multi-year manufacturing agreement.

General Mills acquires Parampara brands in India
General Mills announced today the acquisition of Parampara’s branded range of ready-to-cook spice and sauce mixes produced in Pune, India, and sold under the Parampara, StarterZ and Curry Tree brands. Parampara’s products are marketed primarily in the Pune region of western India and exported to countries like the United States, Canada and Japan.

Ultima and Yoplait resolve issues, successfully reach agreement
Yoplait and Ultima Foods announced today they have successfully reached an agreement that amicably resolves questions between the two companies.

General Mills Foundation celebrates Champions for Healthy Kids' 10th anniversary
The General Mills Foundation, in collaboration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, announced the recipients of its 2012 Champions for Healthy Kids grants. As part of the program’s 10 year anniversary, 10 ‘best of the best’ legacy award recipients were selected from previous Champions for Healthy Kids grantees. Each organization was awarded $50,000 to continue their proven programming to improve nutrition and physical fitness behaviors among youth.

General Mills recognized for commitment to diversity
General Mills has been named to the 2012 DiversityInc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, a prestigious annual ranking of the top corporate diversity and inclusion programs in the country.

General Mills named "Most Reputable Company in America"
Today General Mills was named in Forbes as “The Most Reputable Company in America,” recognizing the company’s strong global reputation.

General Mills releases 2012 Global Responsibility Report
General Mills today released its 2012 Global Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s progress in the areas of health, communities and environment.

General Mills reports results for fiscal 2012 third quarter
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2012.

General Mills acquires Food Should Taste Good®
General Mills announced today the acquisition of Food Should Taste Good, a rapidly-growing natural snack foods company based in Needham Heights, Mass.

USAID honors General Mills with global citizenship recognition
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah visited General Mills’ technical center in Minneapolis to recognize employee volunteers for their global citizenship. The recognition was given to General Mills for its work with food processors and small-holder farmers in Africa through its hunger-fighting nonprofit, Partners in Food Solutions (PFS).

General Mills says recent U.S. volume weakness will affect its third quarter results
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) said today that weak volume performance across U.S. retail food categories in December and January will affect the company’s results for the quarter ending February 26, 2012.

General Mills named to FORTUNE’s 2012 list of 100 Best Companies
General Mills has made FORTUNE magazine's 2012 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America.

Naomi Tutu inspires audience to reach for the beloved community as keynote speaker at 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Global human rights activist Naomi Tutu addressed a sold-out audience of nearly 2,000 at the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

General Mills’ first production facility earns LEED® certification
An expansion at General Mills’ Albuquerque, N.M., facility was today awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold certification during a celebration attended by New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez.

General Mills reports results for fiscal 2012 second quarter
General Mills today reported results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2012.

General Mills earns perfect rating on HRC’s 2012 Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recently released its annual Corporate Equality Index, which rates companies on specific policies and practices related to equality in the workplace.

General Mills expands open innovation program with launch of G-WIN Digital
G-WIN Digital discovers, pilots and shares emerging digital marketing technologies with General Mills’ portfolio of iconic brands.

Naomi Tutu keynote speaker for 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Global human rights activist Naomi Tutu will share her passion for race and gender equality at the 22nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

Nominate community volunteers for the 2012 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee is seeking nominations for the annual Local Legend and Emerging Legend awards.

General Mills advances in Fortune’s “Global Top Companies for Leaders” list
General Mills advanced to second place in the 2011 list of the Global Top Companies for Leaders, the most comprehensive study of organizational leadership in the world.

General Mills issues voluntary Class One recall of one day's production of Chocolate Flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars
General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of Chocolate flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars because of a labeling issue. Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain sensitive ingredients not listed on the box’s ingredient label, including the potential allergen peanuts.

General Mills marks strong year of health improvements
General Mills today announced that it improved the health profile of products comprising approximately 25 percent of its U.S. Retail sales volume in fiscal 2011. General Mills first began tracking and quantifying health improvements in 2005. Between fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2011, the company has improved the health profile of 64 percent of its U.S. Retail sales volume. Improvements have included adding whole grains, fiber and calcium, and reducing calories, sugar, sodium and trans fats.

General Mills tops Leadership Excellence magazine’s list of the Best Companies for Leadership Development
General Mills ranks first in Leadership Excellence magazine's list of the best companies for leadership development in the United States.

Cereal Partners Worldwide Swiss Innovation Center awarded LEED® Platinum certification
Cereal Partners Worldwide, a joint venture between Nestlé and General Mills, today announced that its Innovation Center has become the first industrial building in Switzerland to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

General Mills reports fiscal 2011 results
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012. During this period, the company acquired a controlling interest in the international Yoplait yogurt business. General Mills’ consolidated financial statements for the first quarter include one month of results for this business.

Working Mother applauds General Mills’ family-friendly culture
Today Working Mother magazine announced that General Mills is one of America’s most family-friendly companies, selecting the company for the top 10 of its 2011 100 Best Companies list.

General Mills Foodservice awards $100,000 in grants to 39 K-12 schools
General Mills Foodservice has awarded grants up to $3,000 each to 39 K-12 schools across the country through the National Dairy Council Fuel Up Breakfast Grant program. A total of $100,000 in funding was awarded to help schools build or expand their breakfast programs.

BLACK ENTERPRISE selects General Mills for “40 Best Companies for Diversity” list
The annual list appears in the July issue of BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine and on BlackEnterprise.com. Companies are selected based on their success at fostering an atmosphere of inclusion for African-Americans within their workforce. This year marks General Mills’ fifth consecutive year on the “40 Best Companies for Diversity” list.

General Mills wins GMA’s CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity
The Grocery Manufacturers Association awarded General Mills with the 2011 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity.

General Mills partners with American Refugee Committee
The General Mills Foundation today announces up to $100,000 in support to the American Refugee Committee (ARC) to speed famine relief efforts to the millions of Somalis on the brink of starvation. An initial $50,000 donation has been made to ARC, a humanitarian organization based in the Twin Cities.

Forbes Names General Mills to “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” list
General Mills was named to Forbes magazine’s “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” list, which appears in the Aug. 8 issue of Forbes.

General Mills completes Yoplait acquisition
General Mills announced today the completion of its acquisition of a 51 percent controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S., and a 50 percent interest in a related entity that holds the worldwide Yoplait brands, from PAI Partners and Sodiaal in a transaction valued at approximately US$1.2 billion. The remaining ownership stakes in both entities will continue to be held by Sodiaal, France’s leading dairy cooperative.

General Mills finalise l’acquisition de Yoplait
General Mills annonce aujourd’hui avoir finalisé l’acquisition de Yoplait pour un montant d’environ 1,2 milliard de dollars US, en rachetant auprès de PAI Partners et de Sodiaal une participation majoritaire de 51% dans la société opérationnelle Yoplait S.A.S. et une participation de 50% dans l’entité détentrice des marques Yoplait partout dans le monde. Sodiaal, 1re coopérative laitière en France, reste co-actionnaire de la société opérationnelle et de l’entité détentrice des marques.

General Mills reports fiscal 2011 results
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 29, 2011.

General Mills awards grant to improve sustainability of vanilla plant
General Mills today announced a $200,000 grant to researchers at the University of California-Davis to map the vanilla genome and to research natural crop improvements that will lead to a more sustainable supply of cultivated vanilla.

Computerworld names General Mills one of the Best Places to Work in IT
Today IDG’s Computerworld announces that General Mills is the 3rd most desirable company in America for Information Technology professionals according to its 2011 Best Places to Work in IT list. General Mills has made the annual list for 13 years and has been in the top ten for the last five years.

National Dairy Council and General Mills Foodservice to award $100,000 in grants
General Mills Foodservice has committed $100,000 to help K-12 schools improve or expand their breakfast programs through the National Dairy Council® Fuel UpTM Breakfast Grant program.

General Mills pledges $1 million to fight hunger in Minnesota
General Mills joined corporations and community partners from across Minnesota today to launch Hunger-Free Minnesota, a three-year initiative with the goal of sustainably adding 100 million meals annually for hungry children and adults in the state. General Mills today pledged $1 million in financial support which will be used to fund initiatives that will expand existing programs and increase efficiencies within the emergency food system, the Minnesota Food Support Program and Child Nutrition Programs.

National Business Group on Health honors General Mills with ‘Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles’ award
The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) recently honored General Mills for its commitment to workplace health and wellness programs with a Best Employers for Health Lifestyles Gold Award for the fifth consecutive year.

General Mills pledges long-term support for North Minneapolis
At a monthly gathering of community leaders from the Hawthorne neighborhood of North Minneapolis, the General Mills Foundation announced plans for long-term support of North Minneapolis’ rebuilding efforts following the devastating tornadoes that struck the area a week ago. Today’s announcement is in addition to the General Mills Foundation’s previous pledge of $25,000 to support immediate disaster response efforts in North Minneapolis.

General Mills collaborates with ADA, President’s Council
The General Mills Foundation, along with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition today announced the 50 recipients of this year’s Champions for Healthy Kids grants, totaling $500,000. The grants are awarded to community-based organizations across the United States with dedicated programs that equip youth with the tools they need to live healthy, balanced and active lifestyles.

Pound For Pound Challenge inspired Americans to lose weight for a cause
Americans are helping the hunger crisis with the Pound For Pound Challenge. As announced on last night’s season 11 finale of “The Biggest Loser: Couples,” participants pledged to lose more than 3.1 million pounds of weight, which will enable Feeding America to secure 3.1 million pounds of groceries for local food banks.

General Mills pledges disaster relief support following Midwest tornadoes
In response to the devastating tornadoes that struck the Midwestern United States on Sunday, the General Mills Foundation is pledging $75,000 to support immediate response efforts in Missouri and Minnesota.

Working Mother praises General Mills for multicultural mom-friendly workplace
Today General Mills was named as a Best Company for Multicultural Women by Working Mother magazine.

General Mills grants support to Twin Cities’ Communities of Color
The General Mills Foundation has awarded 50 Twin Cities nonprofit organizations with $10,000 grants to support programs and initiatives focused on Celebrating Communities of Color.

General Mills annonce la signature de l’accord définitif de rachat de la participation dans Yoplait
General Mills annonce aujourd’hui la signature d’un accord définitif avec PAI partners et Sodiaal visant le rachat de 51% de Yoplait S.A.S. et de 50% de l’entité détenant les marques Yoplait partout dans le monde, pour un montant d’environ 810 millions d’euros. Sodiaal, 1re coopérative laitière française reste co-actionnaire de la société opérationnelle et de l’entité détentrice des marques.

General Mills announces definitive agreements to acquire yogurt interests
General Mills said today that it signed definitive agreements with PAI partners and Sodiaal to acquire a 51 percent controlling interest in Yoplait S.A.S. and a 50 percent interest in a related entity that holds the worldwide Yoplait brands for approximately €810 million.

GlutenFreely.com serves as one-stop shop for gluten-free community
In support of National Celiac Awareness Month, General Mills introduces a new comprehensive online resource – GlutenFreely.com, a site where individuals who need to or desire to live a gluten-free lifestyle can find a wealth of information, products and resources.

General Mills employees “Think Global, Volunteer Local” in conjunction with National Volunteer Week
General Mills today kicks off its annual “Think Global, Volunteer Local” campaign, a series of global volunteer projects that celebrates two of the company’s core values – volunteerism and sustainability.

General Mills releases 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility Report
General Mills today announced the availability of its 2011 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report covering the company’s progress on health, community and environmental initiatives. The report can be viewed or downloaded on the company’s new CSR website.

General Mills reports fiscal 2011 third quarter results
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2011.

General Mills to enter exclusive negotiations with PAI and Sodiaal on acquisition of Yoplait interests
General Mills announced today that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with PAI Partners and Sodiaal to purchase interests in Yoplait S.A.S., and affiliated companies.

General Mills annonce entrer en négociations exclusives avec PAI et Sodiaal
General Mills annonce aujourd’hui être entré en négociations exclusives avec PAI Partners et Sodiaal pour l’acquisition d’une participation au capital de Yoplait S.A.S et des sociétés affiliées.

General Mills launches new nonprofit to improve food processing and alleviate hunger in Africa
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced the launch of Partners in Food Solutions as a hunger-fighting nonprofit bringing food production and food processing expertise to small and medium-sized food processors in African nation

General Mills pledges $650,000 to disaster relief in Japan
In response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, General Mills and the General Mills Foundation today announced a commitment of $650,000 to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts.

General Mills a “Top 10” company for executive women
Today General Mills was named to the Top 10 of the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)’s annual Top 50 Companies and 10 Nonprofits for Executive Women list. According to NAFE, General Mills ranks the highest of all companies when it comes to advancing female employees

General Mills named a top corporate citizen by Corporate Responsibility magazine
Annual survey ranks corporate responsibility performance of major companies globally

General Mills connects with more than 1,000 innovators
General Mills reports significant progress in its ability to swiftly identify and connect with potential partners around the globe through the General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network (G-WIN) innovation portal.

DiversityInc names General Mills to Top 50 Companies for Diversity list
General Mills has been named to the 2011 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list for the seventh year.

Cakes fit for a (future) king and queen!
Inspired by “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” America can view and vote for its favorite wedding cake design at BettyCrocker.com/RoyalWedding through March 18

General Mills sees growth in global cereal
Addressing analysts today at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference, General Mills Chief Executive Officer Ken Powell said General Mills’ global cereal business will be among the strongest contributors to the company’s growth during the next several years . The company expects to add $1 billion to its global cereal sales, reaching $4.8 billion by 2015.

General Mills donates 1 million servings of whole grain, partners with “The Doctors”’ Dr. Travis Stork to help close America’s whole grain gap
As the country’s number one source of whole grain at breakfast, General Mills is helping close the whole grain gap by donating 1 million servings of whole grain cereal and challenging Americans to increase their whole grain consumption.

Cereal Partners Worldwide opens new innovation center in Switzerland
The $50 million facility in Orbe, Switzerland will focus on innovation to deliver new consumer benefits through CPW’s breakfast cereals, including improved nutrition, taste and quality.

Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars chosen as 2011 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Awards winner in survey of over 50,000 consumers
Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars were chosen as Best Snack Bar in the 2011 Better Homes and Gardens Best New Product Awards, which features winning consumer products in food, household care, and health and beauty categories.

The Green Awards™ program launches to recognize and inspire everyday people who are making the world a more sustainable place
A coalition of some of the country’s leading environmental organizations and Green Giant® are recognizing the people who are making a difference in their communities across the country, and making our world a better, more sustainable place through a new program called The Green Awards™.

General Mills advances on FORTUNE’s list of 100 Best Companies
Today General Mills was named to FORTUNE's annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for its success at creating a great workplace for employees. General Mills advanced to 58th place on this year’s list, matching the company’s highest ranking ever.

Mayor of Newark, N.J., Cory Booker speaks at 21st anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
At the 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast today Cory Booker, mayor of Newark, N.J., inspired a sold-out audience of nearly 2,000 people to stand up and “do something.”

Pound For Pound Challenge fights hunger through weight loss
NBC’s “The Biggest Loser: Couples,” General Mills, SUBWAY® and Feeding America are partnering on the Pound For Pound Challenge, a national initiative encouraging Americans to lose weight to combat hunger in their local communities.

General Mills reports results for fiscal 2011 second quarter
General Mills today reported results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2011. As previously announced, the company's financial performance was generally in line with very strong year-ago sales and profit results.

General Mills, CARE and Country Music Star Lee Ann Womack join forces to fight poverty in Africa through JoinMyVillage.com
Join My Village, a “click to commit” social change initiative, is launching the second year of its online community with a new partner: American country music singer and songwriter Lee Ann Womack.

General Mills buys Pasta Master
General Mills announced today that it has signed a contract to buy Pasta Master, a producer of chilled Italian meals, pasta and sauces based in Bendigo, Victoria. The sale is expected to be completed in March 2011.

General Mills achieves further sugar reductions in cereals
General Mills said today it successfully reduced sugar in cereals advertised to children by an additional 8 percent, on average, in 2010. General Mills has now achieved average sugar reductions of 14 percent on cereals advertised to children since 2007, with some cereals reduced as much as 28 percent in that period.

‘Tis the season for red hot holiday trends; Betty Crocker releases the top ten holiday food trends
For the holidays, Betty Crocker’s creative culinary minds conducted an exclusive survey on Facebook, revealing the “Betty 10 Red Hot Holiday Trends,” this season’s top 10 holiday food trends. With these trends as inspiration, Betty Crocker is offering fresh new ideas to make each trend a part of your celebration.

Mayor of Newark Cory Booker to speak at 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
Mayor of Newark Cory Booker to speak at 21st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast; tickets on sale at MLKBreakfast.org

Box Tops For Education® program further expands to help schools make the grade
Land O’Lakes, Welch’s and Brita join Box Tops For Education program during 2010-2011 school year

General Mills sells frozen bakery
General Mills announced today that it is selling its Croissant King and van den Bergh’s frozen bakery business in Australia to Kerry Group, a global food and ingredients company headquartered in Ireland.

General Mills announces health improvements
General Mills announced today that it improved the health profile of products comprising 25 percent of its U.S. Retail sales in fiscal 2010. Improvements have included adding whole grains, fiber and calcium, and reducing calories, sugar, sodium and trans fats.

General Mills to acquire Mountain High Yoghurt from Dean Foods
General Mills announced today its agreement to purchase the Mountain High Yoghurt business and the Mountain High brand from Dean Foods. Mountain High all-natural yogurt is a leading large-size yogurt brand in the Western United States.

General Mills announces 2015 sustainability goals; reports progress on 2010 goals
General Mills detailed its progress in four environmental sustainability areas today, and announced new environmental sustainability goals for 2015.

Nominate community volunteers for the 2011 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast awards
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast Committee is now seeking nominations for the annual Local Legend and Emerging Legend awards.

General Mills Inc. launches its first Spanish language app for Apple® iPad – Que Rica Vida Recetario™
The application is available on iTunes and offers Hispanic consumers instant access to hundreds of recipes for delicious Latin-style meals

Make it. Try it. Vote!
Vote daily for your favorite deliciously distinct Chex® Party Mix finalist recipe and Chex will donate $2.00 to Feeding America®

Pink Together® connects nearly 700,000 breast cancer survivors and supporters
Online community helps those touched by breast cancer find strength together

General Mills and Koda Energy named finalists for Minnesota Tekne Award
Companies’ collaboration in the running to receive Innovative Collaboration of the Year Award

Progresso soup cooks up "soup worth talking about" for coming soup season
Progresso adds motivating health benefit to reduced sodium line; launches new World Recipes Soups; extends High Fiber and Light Lines

Muir Glen® Tomato Vine Dining Tour™ celebrates the vineyard’s finest
Top chefs partner with Muir Glen to launch limited-edition Reserve Tomatoes and introduce exclusive recipes

New survey shows 50-year-olds feel younger, believe best years are yet to come
Cheerios' "The Real 50" report reveals the state of 50-year-old Americans in 2010

General Mills commits to 100 percent sustainable palm oil by 2015
General Mills said today it will “strive to source 100 percent of our palm oil from responsible and sustainable sources by 2015.”

General Mills issues voluntary Class One recall of one day’s production of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate Flavor Granola Thins

General Mills reports fiscal 2011 first-quarter results
Company reaffirms full-year sales and earnings growth targets

General Mills celebrates 15th consecutive year on Working Mother’s 100 Best Companies list
Working Mother magazine has named General Mills as one of the nation’s most family-friendly companies in its annual ‘Working Mother 100 Best Companies” list.

Survey reveals cereal tops the list of prefered ways to serve a quick and nutritious breakfast

Yoplait Greek yogurt nourishes goddesses everywhere.... from your town to tinseltown
Yoplait joins forces with actress, TV host Maria Menounos to share tips on how to feel great, look good and live well

General Mills honored by LATINA Style as a great workplace for Latinas
LATINA Style magazine recently named General Mills to its 2010 LATINA Style 50 Report.

Majority of American women have trouble finding tasty, interesting snack options while dieting
Yoplait® Fiber One™ yogurt offers flavor variety and great taste for bored dieters

General Mills Foundation donates $250,000 for relief in Pakistan
Responding to widespread flood-related displacement and destruction in the region, the General Mills Foundation announced today a contribution of $250,000 to CARE Pakistan Flood Emergency Fund efforts in flood-ravaged Pakistan.

General Mills Sells Delicity Bakery Chain
General Mills announced today that it is selling its chain of Delicity bakeries in Argentina in order to focus on growing its core brands and foodservice businesses.

General Mills expands Feeding Dreams® program: Community champions in 10 southeastern cities recognized
In its third year, Feeding Dreams has generated a strong following and much excitement. Continuing the grassroots program’s legacy of celebrating everyday heroes who are doing extraordinary things, General Mills is expanding its reach from four to 10 southeastern markets to recognize Black Community Champions who selflessly volunteer to improve their neighborhoods.

General Mills Methuen warehouse is company’s first solar powered U.S. facility
Advancing General Mills’ commitment to renewable energy, the company today announced a major solar energy initiative at its Methuen, Mass., facility. With the installation of solar panels now complete, solar energy is expected to supply nearly 80 percent of the warehouse’s summertime power needs, and 40 percent of its needs the rest of the year.

General Mills achieves record-level results in fiscal 2010
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported strong results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended May 30, 2010. On the last business day of the fiscal year, General Mills common stock split 2 for 1. All per-share data in this release have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.

General Mills Foundation helps Washington, D.C. schools combat childhood obesity
The General Mills Foundation is helping wage a battle against the growing rate of childhood obesity in the nation’s capital by providing a $100,000 matching grant to support the United Way of the National Capital Area’s (UWNCA) Child Wellness Initiative.

General Mills partners with American Dietetic Association to help kids adopt healthy eating and exercise habits
General Mills partners with American Dietetic Association to help kids adopt healthy eating and exercise habits

General Mills counters hoax news release
General Mills said today that a release posted and distributed last night via PR Newswire was a hoax.

New technology? Betty Crocker is there!
Betty Crocker has always been the trusted source for recipes, from cookbooks to BettyCrocker.com. Now there is a Betty Crocker Cookbook for the iPad™ mobile digital device, featuring 2,500 of the most popular Betty Crocker recipes, high-resolution recipe images and step-by-step cooking instructions.

National Business Group on Health recognizes General Mills as one of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles
The Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards acknowledge employers that “recognize the urgent need to improve their workers’ health, productivity and quality of life,” according to the National Business Group on Health. The goal of the program is to serve as a catalyst to encourage all employers to take action.

General Mills awarded the President’s Award by the CECP
Company recognized for African Women and Children’s Hunger program

General Mills places in the top 5 on Working Mother’s Best Companies for Multicultural Women list
2010 marks the company's seventh consecutuve year on the list

Wheaties Fuel Makes Introduction into Motorsports
Cereal Designed to Fuel Wins Showcased at Commemorative Box Unveiling Friday

General Mills Declares Two-for-One Stock Split
General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) Board of Directors today declared a two-for-one split of General Mills common stock. The split will be effected in the form of a 100 percent stock dividend.

General Mills Takes Home the Gold at Edison Awards
Last night General Mills Betty Crocker Gluten Free Dessert Mixes won gold at the 2010 Edison Best New Product Awards gala in New York.

Lucky Winner of Bisquick® Hispanic Sweepstakes to share breakfast in Orlando with Despierta America's Karla Martinez

General Mills divests Federalsburg manufacturing facility

General Mills Employees Think Global, Volunteer Local April 19 - 23
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and National Volunteer Week, General Mills is kicking off a coordinated series of global volunteer projects through a program called “Think Global, Volunteer Local.”

Wheaties Fuel™ "Most Valuable Tweeter" Contest Gives Basketball Fans a Chance to Win Big

Progresso® Announces Winners of Souper You™ Debut Contest

General Mills 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Now Available
General Mills’ 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility report highlights new and long-standing achievements in the areas of health, community and environment. The report is available for download at GeneralMills.com/csr.

Informe de responsabilidad social corporativa 2010 de General Mills actualmente disponible
El informe de Responsabilidad social corporativa 2010 de General Mills destaca los logros nuevos, como también los de larga trayectoria en las áreas de salud, comunidad y medio ambiente.

General Mills to Further Reduce Sodium Across Portfolio
Company commits to reduce sodium in 600 SKUs by 2015

General Mills Named Open Innovation Partner of Choice by marcus evans Conferences
General Mills Worldwide Innovation Network Program Accelerating the Pace of Innovation at General Mills

Committed to Earth Day, Every Day
Green Giant Announces Partnership with The Nature Conservancy

General Mills Named One of Top 10 Best-Regarded Companies in America
General Mills was named one of the top 10 best-regarded companies in America, according to the annual 2009 Harris Interactive Reputation Quotient (RQ) Study.

General Mills Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter
Company Raises Full-year EPS Guidance

General Mills demonstrates commitment to nourishing lives through $91 million investment in communities, volunteerism and focus on hunger and nutrition
United Way recognizes General Mills, Inc. with national award for community efforts

Statement on Palm Oil Sourcing

General Mills Advances 18 spots in DiversityInc’s annual Top 50 Companies for Diversity list

Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn, and Seth Wescott Celebrate Golden Achievments With a Wheaties® Win
Three outstanding gold-medal athletes fresh off the competitive slopes of the Vancouver games mark yet another victorious American milestone by earning elite Breakfast of Champions® status.

General Mills named to FORTUNE'S 2010 list of the world's 50 most admired companies
Today FORTUNE magazine named General Mills to its annual ranking of the World’s 50 Most Admired Companies, recognizing the company’s strong global reputation

Nourish Your Inner Goddess Greek Yogurt
Yoplait Joins Forces with Izabella Miko and Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' New Film, "Clash of the Titans," to Introduce Yoplait Greek

General Mills Named a Top Corporate Citizen by Corporate Responsibility Magazine
General Mills was named today to Corporate Responsibility magazine’s list of the “100 Best Corporate Citizens” for 2010. General Mills ranks third in the magazine’s 11th annual ranking.

Newly reformulated Yoplait Yoplus…a delicious way to get three steps closer to healthy, balanced living<BR><BR>

General Mills delivers help to Haiti
Continuing its response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, a General Mills plane delivered more than a ton of medical supplies to the beleaguered country on Thursday.

Progresso® Soup Celebrates Launch of Souper You™ Debut Contest
About half the U.S. population planned to make New Year’s resolutions this year, and “lose weight” topped their list of goals for 2010.

General Mills Named to FORTUNE’s 2010 List of 100 Best Companies
Today General Mills was named to FORTUNE's 13th annual list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For."

General Mills Commits to Responsible Sourcing of Palm Oil

Civil Rights Leader Joseph Lowery Speaks at 20th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery encouraged others to reaffirm their dedication to social justice at the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday.

General Mills Foundation Pledges $250,000 to Earthquake Relief in Haiti
The General Mills Foundation today announced a commitment of $250,000 to support disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti.

10 Ways General Mills Nourished Communities in 2009
General Mills Ends Year with Renewed Commitment to Alleviating Hunger in the U.S. and Africa

General Mills Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter
Company Raises Full-year EPS Guidance

Civil Rights Leader Joseph Lowery to Speak at 20th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast
The Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery will highlight the legacy of Dr. King’s dream at the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 18.

General Mills to Reduce Sugar in Cereals
Company to further reduce sugar in cereals advertised to children to “single-digit” levels per serving; Global Commitment also made by Cereal Partners Worldwide

General Mills Expands Photography Studios, Adds New Capabilities
General Mills’ completely renovated and expanded photography studios are among the largest in-house, full-service food photography and food styling studios in the country.

General Mills, NBC's The Biggest Loser and Feeding America Join Forces to Rally America to 'Wake Up to Hunger'
Partners Travel the Country to Encourage Americans to Help Make a Difference

General Mills Launches Website to Help Consumers Seeking Gluten-free Foods and Recipes
General Mills has created liveglutenfreely.com to provide consumers with information on gluten-free products and gluten-free recipes.

Buffalo Chex® Mix: Fan Favorite in 2009
Knoxville native claims victory as the winner of the Chex® Party Mix Recipe Contest

Box Tops Marketplace® a One-Stop Online Shop to find Holiday Gifts and Give Back
The Box Tops for Education® Online Shopping Mall Makes Gift Selection Easy Through Interest Profiles and Helps Stretch Holiday Dollars by Giving Back to Schools

General Mills Named a Global ‘Top Company for Leaders’
Company advances three places in worldwide study on leadership

General Mills Launches its Largest Online Collection of Recipes at Tablespoon.com
New Web Site Features Thousands of Kitchen-Tested Recipes

General Mills Posts Response to FDA
General Mills said today that discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the cholesterol-lowering benefits of the soluble oat fiber in Cheerios continue.

Betty Crocker Digital Kitchen Assistant Makes Food Preparation a Snap
New Microsoft Windows application offers millions of recipes, interactive experience for cooks

General Mills Invites Inventor Community to Join its Enhanced Worldwide Innovation Network
General Mills advances connected innovation efforts through increased focus and transparency with launch of new innovation portal, powered by inno360

100 Finalists Announced for the 44(th) Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest; Finalists to compete for $1 million grand prize in April 2010
The Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest announced the final 100 home cooks who will compete for $1 million at the finals April 11-13, 2010, in Orlando, Fla.

General Mills to Remove Smart Choices Symbol
General Mills said today the company will remove the Smart Choices symbol from future packaging.

General Mills Recognized For Integrity and Responsible Corporate Citizenship
Consumer foods giant General Mills has been named as the recipient of the third annual “Crown Award” for responsible advertising, presented by Hallmark Channels and the Parents Television Council.

General Mills Joins Unprecedented Coalition to Help Reduce Obesity
Company’s nationally recognized strategies frame commitment

Growing Pinktogether.com Community Connects Thousands Touched by Breast Cancer
Pink Together® breast cancer awareness campaign aims to share hope

General Mills supports disaster relief in Georgia, the Philippines
Flood waters last week in the southeastern U.S. state of Georgia followed by a weekend typhoon in the Philippines prompted the General Mills Foundation to make two separate $25,000 disaster relief grants to support relief efforts in both areas.

General Mills Reports Strong Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter
Company Raises Full-year EPS Guidance by 20 Cents per Share

Innovative online community launched at Clinton Global Initiative will fight poverty in Africa
Join My Village connects Americans with women and families in Malawi through a partnership between General Mills and CARE

General Mills Applauded for its Family-Friendly Workplace
General Mills ranks in the top 10 of Working Mother’s 2009 ‘100 Best Companies’ list

General Mills Stays Fit Three Years Running with California’s ‘Governor’s Challenge’
General Mills continues to champion health and wellness by partnering with the California Governor’s Challenge for the third year in a row.

Cascadian Farm and Lärabar team up for New York State Park Trails
“Click to Give” Initiative Could Lead to $25,000 Gift

General Mills Unveils Wheaties Fuel – The New Breakfast of Champions
The Evolution of the Iconic Breakfast Cereal Was Co-Created with Help from Champion Athletes Peyton Manning, Hunter Kemper, Kevin Garnett, Bryan Clay and Albert Pujols

Nancy O'Dell & Yoplait Raise Awareness About Calcium & Vitamin D
Nancy O'Dell, co-anchor of Access Hollywood, celebrity mom and author of the new parenting book Full of Life / Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant, recognizes the importance of building and maintaining strong, healthy bones through a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

General Mills Foundation Provides Ongoing Help for Post-Morakot Reconstruction

General Mills Chairman and CEO Ken Powell Nominated for CRO Magazine’s 2009 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards

A Sensational Smoothie in Seconds
Yoplait Makes Smoothies Fast and Fabulous Right Out of the Freezer

General Mills Recognized as a Top Workplace for Latinas
Company named to LATINA Style 50 Report for ninth consecutive year

General Mills to feature Smart Choices nutrition labeling on packaging
New uniform labeling will help consumers make wise choices

General Mills Named to BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine’s 40 Best Companies for Diversity

General Mills and American Dietetic Association Partner to Help Kids Across the U.S. Learn How to Eat Healthy and Stay Physically Fit
Partnership to Award $500,000 in Grants to Community-based Organizations

Chinese cravings heat up
General Mills Introduces New Restaurant-Quality Chinese Meal for Two Right from Your Freezer

General Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of ‘Nut Lovers’ flavor of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters product
No other flavors/varieties of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters are involved. Nature Valley Granola Bars are NOT involved

General Mills Achieves Record-Level Results in Fiscal 2009
Company Provides Outlook for Continuing Growth in Fiscal 2010

Progresso® to launch new high fiber soup line in fall 2009
Product innovation designed to meet growing consumer demand for fiber-rich foods

General Mills recognized as one of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles by the National Business Group on Health
General Mills earns Gold Award for workplace wellness programs

Simple Ingredients Make New Pillsbury® simply…™ Cookies Delicious

General Mills Tops IDG’s Computerworld’s Best Places to Work in IT List
Company advances to No. 1, celebrates its outstanding employees and development culture

General Mills Sees Fiscal 2009 EPS Above Previous Guidance
Company Provides Early Outlook on Fiscal 2010 Sales Expectations

Record-breaking year leads to $50 million for U.S. schools through Box Tops for Education
School supporters earn $300 million to support education during the program’s 12-year history

Yoplait® YoPlus™ Clinically Shown to Naturally Help Regulate Digestive Health
Research Findings Unveiled at Digestive Disease Week Annual Conference

General Mills Honored by Working Mother as a Best Company for Multicultural Women for Sixth Consecutive Year

General Mills sells Cedar Rapids facility on Wenig Road

General Mills announces the selling of Forno de Minas
Agreement includes production facilities in Minas Gerais

General Mills anuncia venda de Forno de Minas
Acordo inclui unidade de produção em Minas Gerais

General Mills’ Issues Statement on Cheerios Labeling

New Study Reveals a High-Fiber Breakfast Keeps Hunger and Calories in Check
Cut 100 calories per day with a high-fiber breakfast

Cheerios® Can Help Reduce Cholesterol 10 Percent in One Month
Clinical Study Results Presented at the Experimental Biology Meeting

General Mills Brasil reestrutura, fecha divisões de massas e pães
e aumenta o foco em Häagen-Dazs e Nature Valley no Brasil

General Mills Celebrates 82 Percent of Employees Who Volunteer
Part of National Volunteer Week

General Mills Brazil Restructures, Closes Pasta and Bread Plant
Increases Focus on Häagen-Dazs and Nature Valley in Brazil

General Mills Among 2009 ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’
Award from Ethisphere Institute Recognizes Sustained Ethical Leadership

Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest Is Now Accepting Entries
You Could Win $1 Million for Original Recipe

General Mills Reports Fiscal 2009 Third-Quarter Results
Company Raises Full-Year 2009 EPS Guidance

General Mills Honored by DiversityInc for Commitment to Diversity

General Mills Announces Agreement With Pennant Foods to Sell a Portion of its Bakeries & Foodservice Frozen Dough Business

General Mills Ranked Second on CRO Magazine’s list of “100 Best Corporate Citizens”
Annual Survey Ranks Corporate Responsibility Performance of Major U.S. Companies

General Mills Named to Ranking of the Top 50 “World’s Most Admired Companies”

General Mills Voluntarily Recalls Three Flavors of Cascadian Farm Snack Bars Containing Peanuts

General Mills Announces Commitment to Make Yoplait® Yogurt Products 100 Percent Free of Milk from Cows Treated with rBST by August 2009
Transition plans already in progress

Flavor and Function Are a Hot Match in 2009…Located In a Cool Place
Healthy, Balanced Living Made Easy and Delicious with New Yoplait Yo-Plus Blueberry Acaí Yogurt with Live and Active Probiotic Cultures

Yoplait Light Thick & Creamy Beats Diet Boredom With Low-Calorie, Delicious New Duo: Cherry Cobbler and Cinnamon Roll
TWICE AS NICE!

General Mills Named to FORTUNE’s 2009 List of 100 Best Companies
2009 Marks the Seventh Year General Mills is Honored by FORTUNE

Larabar Q&A
LÄRABAR / JamFrakas RECALL Frequently Asked Questions

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of LÄRABAR and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Snack Bars

General Mills Unveils Wheaties Fuel – The New Breakfast of Champions
The Evolution of the Iconic Breakfast Cereal Was Co-Created with Help from Champion Athletes Peyton Manning, Hunter Kemper, Kevin Garnett, Bryan Clay and Albert Pujols

Twin Cities Groups Receive Half-a-Million Dollars in General Mills Grants to Shore Up Programming Serving Communities of Color

General Mills Reports Strong Growth In Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter
Company Raises Full Year 2009 EPS Guidance

General Mills Quarterly Dividend Declared
Annual Shareholders Meeting Highlights

General Mills Supports Hurricane Relief Efforts in Gulf Coast
$100,000 Worth of Food Donated to Help Restock Already Low Food Shelves in the Region

Wheaties Honors Newest American Champions Nastia Liukin and Bryan Clay
Champion gymnast and decathlete to be featured on special-edition Wheaties packages

General Mills to Sell Pop Secret Popcorn Business to Diamond Foods
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today confirmed it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Pop Secret microwave popcorn business to Diamond Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMND) for approximately $190 million in cash.

Yoplait® Light Lets You Have Your Cake…And Eat It, Too
Indulgent, Cake-Inspired Flavors – Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Cheesecake and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – Debut to Tame That Sweet Tooth with Guilt-Free Yogurt Options

General Mills Reports Fiscal 2008 Results
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full 2008 fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended May 25, 2008, General Mills net sales grew 10 percent to $13.7 billion.

Lucky Announces the Power to Control Time with New Marshmallow Charm in Lucky Charms® Cereal!
Announcement Marks the First Permanent New Charm in More Than 10 Years