General Mills Q1 2017 results

Snacks brands growth fails to offset overall General Mills sales slump

By Vince Bamford

21-Sep-2016 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 00:45 GMT

General Mills today said its first-quarter 2017 sales had failed to meet expectations – with growth in brands including Lärabar and Nature Valley failing to offset declines in other parts of the business.

General Mills names new heads of US Retail and Europe-Australia divisions

01-Sep-2016

By Vince Bamford

General Mills has named the new head of its US Retail arm, which is the largest operational segment of the FMCG giant and includes its cereals, snacking and bakery divisions.

Why General Mills is feeling 'bullish' about future growth in US cereals

24-Mar-2016

By Vince Bamford

General Mills expects its cereals and snacks brands to drive growth in the business in the coming year – the second vote of confidence in the US cereals market from a major manufacturer in recent months.

Second time lucky? General Mills takes Annie's back into cereals market

17-Feb-2016

By Vince Bamford

General Mills is extending its Annie’s range into the cereals market – four years after the brand ended its first foray into the highly competitive category.