Federal agency says it will police and help streamline food packaging claims Oct 27, 2009
U.S. manufacturers, including Kellogg Co., Kraft Foods Inc. and General Mills Inc., rolled out their so-called Smart Choices program last year, amid growing concern about obesity rates ... The Smart Choices program, launched this summer by a consortium of food giants including Kraft, Kellogg, ConAgra and General Mills, was an industry-led effort to guide consumers to healthier food choices. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Unilever to Phase out Smart Choices Labels Oct 27, 2009
U.S. manufacturers, including Kellogg Co., Kraft Foods Inc. and General Mills Inc., rolled out their so-called Smart Choices program last year, amid growing concern about obesity rates. The green labels appear on the front of foods that meet certain standards for calories per serving and fat content. (ABC News -- Wire)
Kids' cereals: 85% more sugar than adults' Oct 26, 2009
And General Mills spokeswoman Heidi Geller says that kids who eat cereal more frequently, including presweetened cereals, "tend to weigh less than kids who eat cereal less frequently and they are better nourished.". In a related study, Yale researchers tracked 89 children, ages 5 to 12, who made their own breakfasts at summer camps. (USA Today)
'SMART CHOICES'? FDA not so sure sugary cereals are Oct 26, 2009
Such changes includes 's move to reduce sodium in its soup, hot dogs and other products by 20%, and General Mills adding fiber to its cereals. AP Business Writer Sarah Skidmore contributed to this report from Portland, Ore. (USA Today -- Money)
Sweet Spot: How Sugary Cereal Makers Target Kids Oct 26, 2009
With more than 20 games, General Mills' popular gets more than 750,000 unique visitors a month under age 18; the average youngster who uses the site visits 2 ... Twelve of some of the country's largest food players including Kellogg, General Mills and Quaker's parent company, PepsiCo have promised to market only "better for you" foods to kids under 12 ... A spokeswoman for General Mills said the company declined to comment for this story, but Kellogg CEO David Mackay defends his firm's much... (Time.com)
Dairy farmers weigh in on the ‘real' low milk price problem (3) Oct 25, 2009
Carlson remembered someone standing up with a box of Cheerios and saying General Mills had to increase its prices for Cheerios and reduce the size of the box because of ethanol. I said, well that's made from oats. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Athens, Gwinnett credit unions merge Oct 25, 2009
This year, 2,000 items including Kellogg s, Kraft, Pepsi, General Mills, Campbell s and Procter & Gamble will be marked with special shelf tags to highlight their participation to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Customers also can purchase $1 pink ribbon icons and $2 pink reusable shopping bags at Kroger stores to benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Sugary Brands Doing the Most Kid-Chasing Oct 24, 2009
Of these cereals, General Mills' Cinnamon Toast Crunch does the most advertising on television to children, with 6- to 11-year-olds seeing an average of 82 commercials for the cereal in a 15-month period. 1 of 10. (Time.com)
FDA concerns halt Smart Choices labels Oct 24, 2009
Smart Choices, which includes Kellogg Co., Kraft Foods Inc. and General Mills Inc., has been criticized for including processed foods that are high in sugar, such as Froot Loops cereal and Cracker Jack snack food. Officials with Smart Choices in Washington, D.C., said Friday that the group will "postpone" active operations and not encourage wider use of the logo while the FDA investigates the labeling. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Food Labeling Program Halted; FDA Says It Could Be Misleading Oct 24, 2009
Companies such as Kraft, Kellogg and General Mills worked together to launch the "Smart Choices" program earlier this year. The program labels appear on the front of foods that meet certain nut 00003109 ritional standards. (KWTX.com, TX)
Kraft, others halt 'Smart Choices' program Oct 24, 2009
Companies that participated in the program included Kellogg Co., and General Mills Inc., among others ... General Mills, asked about the decision, referred questions to the Smart Choices Program. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Entertainer Spotlight on Marston (85) Oct 22, 2009
He has created a niche for himself in the corporate arena and his talent has been utilized by Google, eBay, Microsoft, Intel, Toyota, General Mills, Disney, Warner Brothers and Universal/Seagrams. He recently released a full length DVD that takes you on a musical tour of the ancient castles of Europe and he is in postproduction on his PBS special Marston Live in Concert. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
FDA not so sure of Smart Choices label for sugar cereals Oct 22, 2009
U.S. manufacturers, including Kellogg, Kraft Foods and General Mills, rolled out their so-called Smart Choices program last year, amid growing concern about obesity rates ... Such changes includes ConAgra's move to reduce sodium in its soup, hot dogs and other products by 20 percent, and General Mills adding fiber to its cereals. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Matching Gifts Oct 21, 2009
Matching Gift Companies - CLEMSON UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Matching Gift Companies Thank you for making the extra effort - and for your doubled support. (Clemsontigers.com)
Being pink is not as easy as black, white Oct 20, 2009
Breast Cancer Action, for instance, launched a successful campaign last year against General Mills for its Yoplait yogurt that featured a pink lid. The campaign donated 10 cents to Komen for each pink lid that was sent in, but at the same time its yogurt was made with dairy stimulated with the hormone rBGH, which can cause breast cancer, Bichler said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
United Way, food firms use PSAs to battle hunger Oct 19, 2009
General Mills in recent years has donated food with visual or other defects that make it less appealing to consumers, such as a dented can or misprinted box, but is otherwise edible. The three companies are sponsoring a Nov. 10 hunger-related summit at the General Mills headquarters in Golden Valley. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Consumer Suits Over Cheerios' Health Claims Consolidated in N.J. Federal Court Oct 17, 2009
Suits by consumers in three states who challenge General Mills' claim that Cheerios can lower cholesterol and cut the risk of cancer, were consolidated Wednesday in federal court in New Jersey ... New Jersey was the venue of choice for General Mills, while plaintiffs lawyers wanted to remain in their home states ... In shifting the cases to New Jersey, the panel cited Sheridan's handling of the New Jersey case, Myers v. General Mills Inc., 2:09-cv-2413, before him since May, saying he had "the... (Law.com)
SC Urban League educating about health, exercise Oct 17, 2009
The project is funded by the National Urban League through a grant from General Mills Inc.. On the Net. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Megan Fox to earn 7 figures for Armani ads Oct 16, 2009
The agency recently also signed major deals for clients Beyonce, with General Mills Inc., and Ellen DeGeneres with Cover Girl. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- News)
Twin Cities United Way names new CEO Oct 16, 2009
She began working for Golden Valley-based General Mills Inc. in 1986. She was managing new business development in General Mills Foodservice Division in 1999 when she left to start her own business as a consultant. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
America becoming nanny state? Oct 15, 2009
I love Cheerios, my kids eat Cheerios, but if I have high cholesterol and I'm eating Cheerios because I think it's going to reduce my cholesterol, then I think the government and our president is right that General Mills, that owns and runs Cheerios, shouldn't be sending that message. I don't think it's wrong to say hey, this is healthy and this is why. (Fox News)
MN Business Partnership elects new leaders Oct 15, 2009
Powell, Golden Valley-based General Mills. John Stanoch, Minnesota president, Denver-based. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Obama Regulators Step Up Enforcement Oct 14, 2009
In their first few months on the job, FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg and deputy Joshua M. Sharfstein -- both with backgrounds running public health agencies -- notified General Mills that it was violating the law with its two-year-old marketing campaign that said Cheerios can lower cholesterol by 4 percent ... While the FDA began looking into Cheerios before Obama's election, several lawyers who represent food and drugmakers said they think the agency under Bush would never have taken... (CBS News -- US)
They're Tragically Delicious Oct 14, 2009
Yes, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg has had enough of deceitful infiltration of Cheerios, demanding that General Mills cease and desist a marketing campaign that peddles the fallacious claim that the oat-based cereal can lower cholesterol. Why stop with oats. (Townhall.com)
Understanding public pay: It's complicated — but essential over the long term (1) Oct 11, 2009
Olap wrote on Dec 9, 2007 8:18 AM:" The plant manager at General mills is only a mid level manager at general mills. There are 1000's of people at the company that are equivilant or higher than this position. The pay range for the position is probably around 130K - 170K with the average being about 140K. I know it is hard to fathom, but that is a big company that uses competitive pay scales, not made up pay scales. " ... olap wrote on Dec 8, 2007 8:20 AM:" The plant manager at General mills... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Visa's New Goal Oct 10, 2009
Week Ahead: RIMM, Fed New and existing home sales; KB Home, Lennar, General Mills report. Upgrades Rule Wall Street Chevron, homebuilders, Py upgrades; commodities soften. (Forbes -- Business)
Hispanic MBA convention begins in Minneapolis Oct 9, 2009
Then at a Friday luncheon, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) will present its annual Brillante Awards to three companies and four individuals, including General Mills Director of Talent Acquisition & Diversity Isaias Zamarripa. The Brillante Awards are given to outstanding leaders and corporations whose work and contributions reflect NSHMBA s mission to foster Hispanic leadership through graduate management education and professional development to improve society. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The Alva Roller Mills Oct 9, 2009
I can t remember for sure, but I think it was either to Pillsbury or to General Mills. When Flour Mills of America sold out, the Alva mill went with the deal. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Coke adding 90-calorie slim cans Oct 8, 2009
Some other members of the group include PepsiCo, General Mills, Nestle USA and ConAgra. We recognize that the world is changing and that increasingly, Americans are realizingthe importance of living an active, balanced and healthy lifestyle, said Sandy Douglas,president of Coca-Cola North America and treasurer of the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, in a press statement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Enter to Win a Breakfast With Despierta America's Karla Martinez and a Magical Trip for Four to a World-Famous Orlando Theme Park Oct 7, 2009
Source: General Mills ... The sweepstakes is the second one of its kind in two years in which breakfast with Ms. Martinez is part of the prize - the result of an innovative partnership first announced last year by Univision Communications Inc., the nation's leading Spanish-language media company, and General Mills Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of consumer food products ... As part of the partnership, Ms. Martinez stars year-round in a series of 30-second vignettes that provide... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
VerveLife Hires Investment Banking Executive to Accelerate Expansion, Seek Acquisitions and Strategic Partnerships Oct 7, 2009
In fact, while other high profile ad-sponsored music startups fight for the admiration of advertisers, VerveLife has quietly established relationships with a blue chip roster of clients that include Axe, Coca-Cola, Energizer Schick, General Mills and many more, delivering unique promotional campaigns that are expected to reach more than 100 million individual consumers in 2010. Weve worked our tails off to build a world-class organization with a world-class product offering. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Head of the Class, Oct. 1 edition Oct 6, 2009
Please save box tops from General Mills products and send them in for collections in the homerooms. More information will be forwarded shortly. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
7 Stocks to Start You Off Oct 5, 2009
During 2008, many companies -- such as Abbott Labs, Monsanto, Qualcomm, and General Mills -- actually increased their dividends. The two Aristocrats and five bonus companies I've listed for you aren't formal recommendations -- just good starting points for your own due diligence. (MSNBC -- Business)
Pink products for breast cancer fundraising raise eyebrows in Erie Oct 5, 2009
" Pink -- or green? The pink-product phenomenon has gotten so big that some wonder if companies are taking advantage of the trend, putting out pink packaging to make casual shoppers think money goes to research and awareness programs. They're right. For example, some Diet Coke 12-packs have pink and ribbons on them, but nowhere on the package does it indicate money goes to breast cancer. Hungry Howie's pizza has pink boxes this month, but does not donate per pizza. The company relies on... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Survey Shows Recession's Impact on Minority Associates Oct 3, 2009
"The danger is that the progress we have made on diversity will erode," says Roderick "Rick" Palmore, general counsel of General Mills. Microsoft general counsel Brad Smith concurs: "Even before the onset of the recession, we were seeing a situation where progress was disappointing. It's very important that we not slide backward.". (Law.com)
Stocks Reverse Lower, Earn Distribution Day Sep 25, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Silicon Valley Veteran Appointed New Acceleware Director And Grant of Stock Options Sep 25, 2009
Acceleware solutions are deployed by companies worldwide such as Philips, Boston Scientific, Samsung, Eli Lilly, General Mills, Nokia, LG, RIM, Medtronic, Hitachi, Fujifilm, FDA, Mitsubishi, Sony Ericsson, AGC, NTT DOCOMO, and Renault to speed up product design, analyze data and make better business decisions in areas such as electronic manufacturing, oil & gas, medical and security imaging, industrial and consumer products, financial, and academic research. For more information about... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Recession boosts canned-food business Sep 25, 2009
Alliance members include steel producers such as U.S. Steel and ArcelorMittal, can manufacturers such as Ball Corp. and Silgan Containers, as well as food processors such as Bush's, General Mills, Seneca Foods and Red Gold Inc. Associate members include ICI Packaging Coatings and Valspar. Members hold meetings in various places but the Canned Food Alliance's base in the Pittsburgh region is a result of its steel industry roots. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
General Mills profit rises; lifts estimates Sep 24, 2009
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said it benefited from lower commodity prices, and saw higher demand for products such as cereals (sales in its cereal segment rose 9 percent) ... General Mills' stock prices rose 5 ... General Mills operates one of its cereal plants in Albuquerque's North I-25 corridor, adjacent to Paseo del Norte. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
General Mills profit jumps on strong demand Sep 24, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS - General Mills Inc., the maker of Cheerios and Yoplait yogurt, said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit surged 51 percent on lower ingredient costs and strong demand for its products ... Like many food makers, General Mills benefited from lower costs for fuel and ingredients, which hit record highs last year ... Many companies raised their prices to cope, although General Mills said it kept its pricing increases modest during that time. (MSNBC -- Business)
Wall St. Falters Despite Fed's Upbeat View Sep 24, 2009
In corporate news, a surprisingly strong earnings report helped lift shares of General Mills Inc. The maker of Cheerios and Yoplait yogurt said its profit jumped 51 percent on lower ingredient costs and solid demand for its products. The food maker also increased its full-year outlook. (CBS News)
NYSE Leads Market Higher Sep 24, 2009
The noteworthy companies reporting earnings Wednesday include Red Hat (), Bed Bath & Beyond (), AutoZone () and General Mills (). On the economic calendar, the highlight is the Fed's announcement on its interest-rate policy, due about 2:15 p.m. EDT. Also, energy inventories are announced at 10:30 a.m. EDT.. (Investors Business Daily)
General Mills Q1 Profit Jump 51%, Boosts Outlook Sep 24, 2009
General Mills Inc.'s (GIS) fiscal first-quarter earnings soared 51% amid U.S. retail sales growth, lower costs and stepped up advertising ... General Mills also has introduced products to help drive its U.S. retail segment growth such as Progresso High Fiber soups ... ("General Mills 1Q Profit Jumps 51%, Boosts EPS View," published at 7:28 a.m. EDT, partially misstated the new earnings target. (SmartMoney)
General Mills 1Q profit jumps as costs fall Sep 24, 2009
General Mills Inc., the maker of Cheerios and Yoplait yogurt, said Wednesday that its fiscal first-quarter profit surged 51 percent as ingredient costs fell and demand for its products remained strong ... "This market is working well, it's sustainable and so we're sticking with it," General Mills CEO Ken Powell said ... General Mills said earned $420. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
General Mills Profits on Strong Cereal Sales Sep 24, 2009
General Mills 1Q Profit Jumps as Costs Fall - ABC News ... General Mills 1Q Profit Jumps as Costs Fall ... General Mills 1st-qtr profit rises on solid demand, lower costs; co. raises full-year outlook. (ABC News -- Business)
President Clinton Hosts Special Session on Northern Ireland; Announces New Commitments Focused on Harnessing Innovation for Development Sep 24, 2009
General Mills and CARE will launch "Join My Village" which will tap the power of online communities to connect women in the U.S. with families in Malawi, igniting a new level of consumer education and involvement. Ongoing reports from the field will enable consumers to participate in the lives of some of the poorest women and girls in Africa. (PR Newswire)
Stock futures signal flat to higher start, Fed eyed Sep 23, 2009
U.S. companies reporting on Wednesday included Bed Bath d Inc (BBBY.O), Cintas Corp (CTAS.O), General Mills and Paychex (PAYX.O). U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, as investors bet the U.S. Federal Reserve will stick to its accommodative policy to foster economic recovery, boosting growth-sensitive sectors such as financials, technology and industrials. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Carlson Cos., General Mills, RSM McGladrey named best companies for working moms Sep 23, 2009
General Mills, RSM McGladrey named best companies for working moms - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... General Mills, RSM McGladrey named best companies for working moms ... The publication touted Golden Valley-based General Mills leave policies, which include innovation sabbaticals and up to two weeks of unpaid vacation time. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
IMC Licensing to represent Butterball Sep 22, 2009
IMC Licensing clients have included Chiquita, Duncan Hines, Tabasco, Valvoline and General Mills. Most Read Stories. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Close to Home: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, flood doesn't hurt market Sep 22, 2009
It is home to General Mills, Quaker Oats, Cargill and , which provides communication and aviation electronic solutions. The city's unemployment rate inched up to 6% in July, but it was less than the state of Iowa, which was 6. (USA Today -- Money)
Shareholders at Big G vote yea on 'say on pay' Sep 22, 2009
General Mills shareholders narrowly approve 'say on pay' - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... General Mills shareholders narrowly approve 'say on pay ... We thought the vote would be close, because it has been at all companies, said General Mills Chairman and CEO Kendall Powell after the meeting. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
You'll be floored Sep 22, 2009
Major Projects: Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, Buffalo Public Schools renovation project, Niagara Falls Medical Center, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, General Mills, HSBC Arena, Ralph Wilson Stadium, Milkbone plant and APP Pharmaceuticals. Pages: 1. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Wall St week ahead: stocks could extend rally Sep 19, 2009
And as a coda to the earnings season, the highlights of the week will include quarterly scorecards from ConAgra Foods Inc, Bed Bath & Beyond Inc, General Mills Inc, Rite Aid Corp and KB Home. Reuters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wall St Week Ahead: Stocks' rise hinges on Fed and data Sep 19, 2009
NEW YORK, Sept 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks could extend their rally and the Dow industrials. Next week the Federal Open Market Committee will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday, when investors will anxiously await the policy-makers' assessment of whether the economy is improving. (Scientific American)
Stocks' rise hinges on Fed and data Sep 19, 2009
And as a coda to the earnings season, the highlights of the week will include quarterly scorecards from ConAgra Foods Inc (CAG.N), Bed Bath d Inc (BBBY.O), General Mills Inc (GIS.N), Rite Aid Corp (RAD.N) and KB Home (KBH.N). (Additional reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Jan Paschal). (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
BusinessWeek ranks top firms for careers Sep 19, 2009
They include AFLAC (NYSE: AFL), Aramark, AT&T (NYSE: ATT), Boeing (NYSE: BA), Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO), Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSK), Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ernst & Young, General Mills (NYSE: GIS), Grant Thornton, Hyatt, Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), KPMG, Liberty Mutual, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LM), Macy s, Marriott International (NYSE: MAR), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC), PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), Target (NYSE: TGT) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ). A is available... (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Twin Cities' best brand: Allianz? Sep 19, 2009
So did General Mills and 3M. Instead, Life Insurance Co. of North America was the only Minnesota company to make a list of the world's most valuable brands ... But it's worth noting that Target's brand is primarily a domestic one it doesn't have stores overseas while General Mills and 3M may be less recognized than their products such as Cheerios and Post-It Notes. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
A Smart Choice that isnt Sep 18, 2009
This supposedly independent nutritional certification program was created and is paid for by such purveyors of unhealthy sugars, fats, salt and chemical additives as Coca-Cola, ConAgra, General Mills, Kellogg s, Kraft and PepsiCo. Each of them pay fees of up to $100,000 a year to get to use the Smart Choices label, and the fees are based on the total sales of products that bear the label. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
New Univision Networks president embodies future Sep 18, 2009
And corporate sponsors, including big names like General Mills, have been pouring money into Spanish-language advertising at a time when they are cutting back elsewhere. General Mills has ramped up its spending in the sector so much over the last five years that it is now the top food company advertiser in Spanish-language media ... "A significant portion of that is Univision," said Rodolfo Rodriguez, director of Multicultural Marketing at General Mills, adding that the company has seen a double... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Fundraisers crucial to school budgets Sep 18, 2009
Items collected and turned in for cash include General Mills Boxtops for Education, Tyson Foods labels, Land O' Lakes and Kemps milk caps and points, Our Family brand labels, cell phones and printer ink cartridges. Last year, the school took in more than $3,000 from the ongoing fundraisers. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
Fat grants will help county kids trim some weight Sep 17, 2009
We received a 39,000 grant from First Things First and a second 10,000 grant from General Mills Foundation for this program, said Robin Falconer, the department s director of prevention services ... In addition to the First Things First grant, the Health Department received 10,000 from General Mills, money that will be used to augment the countywide child-care program. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Slim Jim plant to cut 300 Sep 17, 2009
General Mills bought the factory in 1968 and soon began producing Slim Jim products there. GoodMark Foods later bought Slim Jim. (News & Observer)
Analyst downgrades General Mills Sep 17, 2009
Judy Hong, an analyst at New York-based Goldman, said in a note to clients that she expects General Mills fourth-quarter results will not demonstrate the same level of growth the company showed in the previous quarter. Golden Valley-based General Mills, which manufactures food products, will report its fourth-quarter results next week ... Hong added that Wall Street s consensus estimate for General Mills s fiscal 2010 earnings of $4. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Strategies for an Overextended Market Sep 17, 2009
A shortage in sugar supply has caused concerns for the management teams at giant food companies such as Kraft Foods (KFT), General Mills (GIS) and Hershey Co (HSY). In a joint letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the corporate leaders wrote, "we may well virtually run out of sugar.". (Human Events Online)
Health-conscious drawn to going gluten-free Sep 16, 2009
General Mills Inc., which last year released a gluten-free version of its Chex cereal, now offers Betty Crocker gluten-free cookies and cakes. At Baltimore's Camden Yards, baseball fans can buy gluten-free pretzels; Coors Field in Denver has an entire gluten-free concession stand. (Athens Banner-Herald)
