General Mills
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · Agriculture and Farming, Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and being a force for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie’s, Wan
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
- Employees
- 25,210
- Industries
- Agriculture and Farming, Food and Beverage, Food And Beverage
- Status
- Public (GIS)
- Website
- generalmills.com
- Company page
Recent activity at General Mills
- : General Mills Names Dana McNabb as Chief Executive Officer
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On September 29, 2026, General Mills, Inc. entered into several material definitive agreements regarding the issuance of new notes, including 1.500% Notes due 2027, 3.907% Notes due 2029, 3.650% Notes due 2030, 3.600% Notes due 2032, 3.850% Notes due 2034, and junior subordinated notes with fixed-to-fixed reset rates due in 2056. These securities are being listed on the New York Stock Exchange under various trading symbols. The strategic implication of these agreements may involve funding operations and enhancing financial flexibility for future growth initiatives. The total financial value of these new issuances may be significant, although specific amounts were not detailed in the filing.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On September 29, 2026, General Mills, Inc. entered into a series of debt agreements involving the issuance of various notes including a 1.500% note due in 2027, a 3.907% note due in 2029, a 3.650% note due in 2030, a 3.600% note due in 2032, a 3.850% note due in 2034, and two series of subordinated notes (4.750% Series A and 5.250% Series B) both due in 2056. These notes were registered under the Securities Act and are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The issuance is expected to enhance the issuer's liquidity and support its business operations. The total financial impact and specific terms of these agreements were not disclosed in the filing.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On September 23, 2026, General Mills, Inc. entered into a series of financing agreements concerning the issuance of multiple notes across various maturities. These include the issuance of 1.500% Notes due 2027, 3.907% Notes due 2029, 3.650% Notes due 2030, 3.600% Notes due 2032, 3.850% Notes due 2034, 4.750% Series A Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056, and 5.250% Series B Junior Subordinated Notes due 2056. This capital raising activity is aimed at restructuring existing debts and financing future operations, indicating a strategic move to optimize their financial position. The notes will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under their respective trading symbols.
- : General Mills acquires Whitebridge Pet Brands
- : General Mills, ADM, and Walmart Form a Strategic Partnership to Enhance Regenerative Agriculture on 40,000 Midwest Wheat Acres.
- : SEC 8-K (1.01): On December 17, 2025, General Mills, Inc. engaged in the issuance of several series of notes including 0.450% Notes due 2026, 1.500% Notes due 2027, 3.907% Notes due 2029, 3.650% Notes due 2030, 3.600% Notes due 2032, and 3.850% Notes due 2034. This strategic move is intended to enhance the company's financial flexibility and support its operational needs. The notes were registered under the Securities Act and are expected to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under various symbols. No specific financial amounts are mentioned in this report, but the issuance of notes typically serves as a significant financial influx for the company, facilitating future investments and expenditures.
- : General Mills Promotes Liz Mascolo to Segment President, North America Pet
- : General Mills Launches Cheerios Protein to Expand Its Protein Product Lineup
Leadership
- Poliana, Managing Director General Mills Brazil
- Dana McNabb, Chief Operating Officer
- Davidson, Production Coordinator
- Liz Mascolo, President
- Jon Nudi, President
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Employee benefit plans
General Mills files 75 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
General Mills in the news
- General Mills Announces Dana McNabb as Chief Executive Officer - General Mills (Sep 30, 2026)
- General Mills Reports its Impact in 2026 Global Responsibility Report - General Mills (Apr 15, 2026)
- Why General Mills (GIS) Stock Is Down Today - Quiver Quantitative (Sep 30, 2026)
- Jacqueline Williams-Roll, Chief Human Resources Officer - General Mills (Jul 22, 2026)
- Fuel your day: 50 grams of protein for about $5* - General Mills (Feb 18, 2026)
- General Mills Accelerates Kernza Market for U.S. Organic Farmers with New Cascadian Farm Cereals - General Mills (Nov 10, 2025)
- Progresso™ Soup Drops — the Soup You Can Suck On — Return in New Variety Can Featuring Chicken Noodle, Tomato Basil and Beef Pot Roast Flavors - General Mills (Jan 15, 2026)
- As America Turns 250, General Mills Reflects on 160 Years of Shared Traditions and Milestones - General Mills (Jun 17, 2026)
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About General Mills: questions and answers
What does General Mills do?
General Mills makes food the world loves. The company is guided by its Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value by boldly building its brands, relentlessly innovating, unleashing its scale and being a force for good. Its portfolio of beloved brands includes household names such as Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Annie’s, Wan
Where is General Mills headquartered?
General Mills is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
How many employees does General Mills have?
General Mills has about 25,210 employees.
Who leads General Mills?
Liz Mascolo is a President at General Mills.
What is the latest news on General Mills?
On Sep 30, 2026, General Mills Names Dana McNabb as Chief Executive Officer
Is General Mills a public company?
Yes. General Mills is publicly traded under the ticker GIS.
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