Hatch ventures while at work Nov 10, 2008
When an intrapreneur working for General Mills or Best Buy develops a new product, national vendors immediately give the new product space. Says 3M intrapreneurial employee Art Fry, "I have only so much time in my life and I want to do as much as I can. I can do things faster here as part of 3M and so I get to do more things. Big companies have resources that can make developing a new idea far easier for an intrapreneur than the same task would be for an entrepreneur.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Head of the Class, Nov. 6 edition Nov 8, 2008
Please save your Box Tops from General Mills products and send them in for collections in your child s homeroom. Students should bring in clipped and trimmed box tops anytime during the year. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Grant to UW-L to promote nutrition, physical activity Nov 8, 2008
A General Mills Foundation grant will help a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse program provide nutritional and physical activity services to children with disabilities. The Center on Disability Health and Adapted Physical Activity in UW-L s exercise and sport science department has received a 10,000 grant to expand the scope of its Physical Activity Mentoring Program for Children with Disabilities. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Role Models' and their tangled roots Nov 8, 2008
Role Models' and their tangled roots -- chicagotribune. Role Models' and their tangled roots. (Chicago Tribune)
Service offers a 'hand up,' not a 'hand out' for people Nov 5, 2008
The estimated retail value of each box ranges from $45 to $75, and the food is donated to the program from some of the nation s top food producers, including General Mills, Con Agra Foods, Birdseye, Pilgrim s Pride, Encor Foods, Tyson, and Perdue. Calvary Assembly has been participating in the Angel Food program since September and it has been growing in leaps and bounds since then. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
General Mills recalling Progresso Hearty Tomato ... Nov 5, 2008
General Mills recalling Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup - FOX23 News ... General Mills recalling Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup ... General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue. (FOX23.com, OK)
Stop & Shop recalls Progresso tomato soup Nov 4, 2008
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, following a recall by General Mills, announced it is removing 19 ounce Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup from sale. General Mills has issued a national recall of these products because they may contain allergens not listed on the ingredient label, specifically egg, milk, and soy. (Easton Journal, MA)
General Mills Issues Voluntary Class One Recall Involving One Day’s Production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup Nov 4, 2008
General Mills Issues Voluntary Class One Recall Involving One Days Production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup ... General Mills Issues Voluntary Class One Recall Involving One Days Production of Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup ... October 31, 2008 General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day's production of Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a product labeling issue. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Dueling Brands Pick Up Where Politicians Leave Off Nov 4, 2008
We take our brand equity very seriously, said Mark Addicks, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at General Mills in Minneapolis, the parent of Progresso, which has replied to the attack ads from Campbell with two sets of ads. One set is focused on how Progresso plans to remove monosodium glutamate from its recipes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Canned Soup Recalled Nov 4, 2008
(November 3, 2008)General Mills is voluntarily recalling one days production of its Progresso Hearty Tomato soup because of a labeling issue, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday. The soup may contain allergens not listed on the label including egg, milk and soy, General Mills said ... Consumers allergic to egg, milk or soy products or who are unsure whether theyre allergic to those products should not consume soup with a Progresso Hearty Tomato label and the code date... (KWTX.com, TX)
At emotional funeral, 'Idol' lift for Hudson Nov 4, 2008
At emotional funeral, 'Idol' lift for Hudson -- chicagotribune. At emotional funeral, 'Idol' lift for Hudson. (Chicago Tribune)
Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Recall of General Mills Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup Nov 3, 2008
Stop Alerts Customers to Recall of General Mills Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup ... Stop Alerts Customers to Recall of General Mills Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup ... Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Stop Supermarket Company, following a recall by General Mills, announced it is removing 19 ounce Progresso Hearty Tomato Soup from sale. (PR Newswire)
A coupon comeback Nov 2, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Lifestyles Cover. Last modified: Saturday, November 1, 2008 11:07 PM PDT. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Long lines expected on Election Day despite record early voting Nov 1, 2008
Officials urge patience as huge turnout looms. More than 3 million voters are expected to form unprecedented lines at the polls Tuesday, city and suburban election officials warned, even though record numbers voted early. (Chicago Tribune)
Big G recalls batch of soup Nov 1, 2008
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said it has not received reports of harmful allergic reactions. The recalled soup cans feature the printed code: 19May10 NV VN-3. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Nutrition labels to move to package fronts Oct 31, 2008
The labels, featuring calories per serving and number of servings, will likely be on products from food and beverage companies like Kraft Foods, General Mills, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo starting next year, organizers say ... General Mills spokeswoman Heidi Geller said the company felt the Smart Choices program blends several nutritional efforts together, helping people wanting to make sense of their food choices. (Missoulian, MT)
Still Nibbling on Kraft Oct 31, 2008
I also like the idea that with commodity prices coming off their peaks this past summer, food companies like Kraft, General Mills (NYSE: GIS), and Heinz (NYSE: HNZ) could benefit from an earnings tailwind next year. I've been nibbling at Kraft ever since Warren Buffett took a big stake in the summer of 2007. (MSNBC -- Business)
Obama a true socialist (1) Oct 30, 2008
Taxes on corporations, such as General Mills and/or Anderson Erickson, raise the cost of breakfast cereal and milk. When taxes are raised on transportation companies the cost of everything goes up. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Wheat Council takes wheat production, harvest to New York City (36) Oct 27, 2008
More than 5,000 wheat-based food samples were also distributed from Mars Nutrition, Kraft, General Mills and Kelloggs. Bringing a wheat field was just an idea two years ago, said Hart. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
STORE MANAGER - Flora, MS Oct 26, 2008
Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by Americas most trusted manufacturers, such as Procter e, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kelloggs, General Mills and Nabisco. Fast Facts. (The Clarion-Ledger)
New Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling Program Designed to Help Shoppers Make More Nutritious Food and Beverage Choices Oct 25, 2008
These include Coca-Cola (US), ConAgra Foods, General Mills, Kellogg Company (US), Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, Unilever (US) and Wal-Mart. Companies that have joined The Keystone Center's Food and Nutrition Roundtable recently, including Nestle, are in the process of reviewing the program elements and assessing possible implementation of the program. (PR Newswire)
Look for new food labels in '09 Oct 25, 2008
The labels, featuring calories per serving and number of servings, will likely be on products from food and beverage companies like , General Mills Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. starting next year, organizers say ... General Mills spokeswoman Heidi Geller said the company felt the Smart Choices program blends several nutritional efforts together, helping people wanting to make sense of their food choices. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Large food companies add new nutritional label Oct 25, 2008
Among companies that will use the symbol are Coca-Cola Co, General Mills Inc, Kellogg Co, ConAgra Foods Inc, Kraft Foods Inc, PepsiCo Inc and Unilever, as well as retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.. The Smart Choices label will begin appearing on packages in the middle of 2009, Kennedy said. (Scientific American)
New Front-of-Package Food Labels Coming Next Year Oct 25, 2008
The labels, featuring calories per serving and number of servings, will likely be on products from food and beverage companies like Kraft Foods Inc., General Mills Inc., Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. starting next year, organizers say. The goal of the program, to be unveiled Monday at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, is to get people to make smarter food choices and thus improve public health. (ABC News -- Wire)
Some good answers to my tough questions on Lodi's finances Oct 22, 2008
LODI-LAW wrote on Oct 21, 2008 3:22 PM:" Would you ask all people in Lodi with jobs to take a 2 hour pay cut? We all benifit from city services and city areas. So maybe general mills and Blue shield ect.. could take a cut also to help the city. The city workers didnt get them in this mess so why not everyone help pay for it? ". reality wrote on Oct 21, 2008 1:40 PM:" commonsense - nobody is talking about reducing police or fire protection but what if they took a small temporary pay cut to help... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Falling oil prices? Food won't necessarily follow Oct 21, 2008
The same is true for General Mills Inc., said Chief Executive Ken Powell. General Mills hiked prices this year on products like Cheerios, Pillsbury and Betty Crocker dessert mixes to compensate for the high commodity costs -- up 7 percent last year and an expected 9 percent this year. (CNN -- US)
General Mills finds winning recipe for stock gains Oct 20, 2008
General Mills MILWAUKEE (AP) - General Mills Inc. says its stock is up this year due to cost-saving efforts like trimming the number of pasta shapes in its Hamburger Helper line ... Chief Executive Ken Powell says food companies tend to hold up well in recessions and General Mills in particular has outperformed the S&P 500 for decades. (FOX23 News, NY)
JP Morgan Picks 16 Stocks to Beat Market Turmoil Oct 18, 2008
October 17, 2008 FONT SIZE. Shares of companies that possess substantial financial resources, a profitable business model, and rank high in terms of cash return to shareholders are featured on the select group, collectively called "The Franchise 16," the analysts said in a note titled "Stocks to Own Beyond the Market Turmoil.". (ABC News -- Wire)
Stop Your Emotional Investing Oct 18, 2008
And how about those coffee-laced granola bars from General Mills (NYSE: GIS) and Caribou Coffee (Nasdaq: CBOU) ... General Mills isn't even mentioned in Caribou's latest 10-Q filing. (MSNBC -- Business)
Bad Markets, Good Bargains Oct 18, 2008
Among their recession-buster bets: 3M, Baxter International, Colgate-Palmolive, CA, Devon Energy, General Mills, Gilead Sciences, Google, Hewlett-Packard, McDonald's, Merck, Monsanto, Nucor, Philip Morris International, Union Pacific and Visa. The Dow ended 127. (New York Post -- Business)
Undercooking a constant danger with microwave Oct 15, 2008
Last fall, hundreds became ill when Banquet pot pies made by ConAgra Foods were linked to a salmonella outbreak and frozen pizzas made by General Mills were tied to an E. coli outbreak. Both products were recalled. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Great Falls farmer takes advantage of warm days,marks chores off to-do list (55) Oct 15, 2008
Other local organic barley customers include Montana Milling, General Mills and Montana Specialty. Next week, Lassila said he plans to continue marking chores off of his fall to-do list as he completes some yard work and winterizes his farming equipment prior to putting it in storage for the winter season. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Crunch time for Nascar Oct 15, 2008
Childress grabbed General Mills Inc. from Petty Enterprises in April and Caterpillar Inc. from Bill Davis Racing in June. Neither Petty, a family-owned team that fielded a car in Nascar's first race in its top stock-car series at Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1949, nor Davis have secured replacements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Football: Mahoneys making Big 12 road trips a family affair Oct 13, 2008
" Jerry hopes he can keep the road trips going the rest of the season. If he can get the time off from his job at General Mills to travel to the final three road games, he will be at all of them. "Luckily I've been able to get off so far," Jerry said. "The rest of the road trips should be easy if I can get there. They play in Colorado, and I have a sister who lives in Boulder. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
M&M'S(R) Brand Chocolate Candies #18, General Mills #43 Cheerios Racing/Pink Together Dodge, Stanley Tools #19 Go Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct 12, 2008
M Brand Chocolate Candies #18, General Mills #43 Cheerios Racing/Pink Together Dodge, Stanley Tools #19 Go Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... M Brand Chocolate Candies #18, General Mills #43 Cheerios Racing/Pink Together Dodge, Stanley Tools #19 Go Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ... "We are committed to seeing a world without breast cancer and work to educate women and men everywhere about the importance of breast self-awareness and the early detection of breast... (PR Newswire)
Under the Radar Oct 10, 2008
6 Stocks Overlooked by Wall Street (Clorox,General Mills,J.M. Smucker,Procter & Gamble's) at SmartMoney ... General Mills (), which I in February, has gained ... You Are Viewing: 6 Stocks Overlooked by Wall Street (Clorox,General Mills,J.M. Smucker,Procter & Gamble's). (SmartMoney)
Mounce an 'activist on the inside' Oct 10, 2008
mp wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:03 AM:" T & C was a contruction worker before he retired. Jack Flockhart is a General Mills retiree. Sorry Nellie. I don't think T & C and Jack are one in the same. ". reality wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:36 AM:" the chamber comments say it all!she says she cant take a position on walmart - she has voted for it once! she voted against redevelopment but refuses to state her position now she says let the people vote. Super but what is her opinion on redevelopment. this chick... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
General Mills, Inc.'s Que Rica Vida, Bisquick, Launch Sweepstakes for a Mother's Day Brunch With Univision Star Karla Martinez Oct 8, 2008
Martinez is also the new spokesperson of General Mills Inc.'s highly successful Hispanic marketing platform, Que Rica Vida ... The sweepstakes is the result of an innovative partnership with 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 ... General Mills is working with Univision to significantly increase their Hispanic marketing efforts with numerous brands across... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ding! You've got microwaved salmonella Oct 7, 2008
Last fall, hundreds became ill when Banquet pot pies were linked to a salmonella outbreak and frozen pizzas made by General Mills were tied to an E. coli outbreak. Since then, food companies have revamped the cooking instructions on their frozen foods, says Leslie Sarasin, head of the American Frozen Food Institute trade group. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Some U.S. Cereals More Than Half Sugar Oct 4, 2008
The most healthful brands are Cheerios with three grams of fiber per serving and one gram of sugar, Kix and Honey Nut Cheerios, all made by General Mills, and Life, made by Pepsico Inc's Quaker Oats unit. "Be sure to read the product labels, and choose cereals that are high in fiber and low in sugar and sodium," Gayle Williams, deputy editor of Consumer Reports Health, said in a statement. (MEDLINEplus)
Kids' Cereal Rated Oct 3, 2008
So sorry, Kellogg's, Post and General Mills. Posted by: Andrew P. | October 2, 2008 11:16 AM. (Washington Post)
Kids' Cereals Under Scrutiny Oct 3, 2008
Cereals that received more healthy marks included Cheerios with three grams of fiber per serving and one gram of sugar, Kix and Honey Nut Cheerios, all made by General Mills and Life, made by Pepsico Inc's Quaker Oats unit. The publishers of Consumer Reports, Consumer International plan to request international guidelines restricting advertising and the marketing of foods high in sugar, fat or sodium to children. (W-USA News, DC)
DemandTec Recognized for Community Involvement With Award From Entrepreneurs Foundation Sep 24, 2008
DemandTec customers include more than 140 leading retail and consumer products manufacturers such as Advance Auto Parts, Best Buy, Circle K Stores, ConAgra Foods, Delhaize America, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, General Mills, Giant-Carlisle, H-E-B Grocery Co., Hormel Foods, Monoprix, Safeway and Sara Lee. Connected via the DemandTec TradePoint Network(TM), DemandTec customers have collaborated online on more than 1. (PR Newswire)
General Mills named to Working Mother best-companies list Sep 24, 2008
It is the 13th consecutive year that Golden Valley-based General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has made the magazine s top ranking ... General Mills recently began offering employee wellness resources for mothers, such as a post-natal yoga class at its onsite fitness center, and is piloting a flexible scheduling program. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Making an impression Sep 24, 2008
In 2000, the business, which served clients such as General Mills, Clark Pest Control, Lodi Memorial Hospital, Geweke and many others, moved four doors down to the space now occupied by Sierra Adventure Outfitters. They expanded their line of giftware to include items that could be personalized. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kodak Accelerates Development of New Image Sensor Products with Acceleware's Cluster Technology Sep 23, 2008
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 medical and security imaging, industrial and consumer products, financial, and academic research. For more information about Acceleware,... (Canada Newswire)
Cupboards full of money for schools Sep 23, 2008
The General Mills Box Tops for Education program allows consumers to contribute 10 cents each time they collect specially marked box tops to be redeemed by participating schools ... As we turn them in, the folks at General Mills keep up with our collection. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Hunt bargains online Sep 23, 2008
To start, search for larger brands like General Mills or Pillsbury. Most personal care brands such as Dove and Neutrogena also offer coupons and free samples on their Web sites. (Montana Standard, MT)
General Mills CEO: New products, good margins helped 2008 Sep 23, 2008
More consumers are going to the grocery store instead of eating out to help stretch their budgets, and that is helping with sales at General Mills, Powell said ... General Mills owns many well-known brands, including Cheerios, Hamburger Helper, Totino s, Green Giant, Nature Valley, Fiber One, Progresso, Yoplait and Pillsbury ... Last week, General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reported first-quarter net sales of $3. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
ConAgra Serves Higher Costs to Consumers Sep 19, 2008
Higher spending at grocery stores helped General Mills (nyse: - - ) post impressive earnings on Wednesday (See " ") and food companies' shares traded broadly higher on Thursday. Unlike General Mills, however, ConAgra lost some sales to cheaper-priced generic brands, especially on its Wesson cooking oil, which was priced too high, the company said. (Forbes -- Markets)
Now Serving: A Chex(R) Party Mix Makeover Sep 19, 2008
One of the world's leading food companies, General Mills operates in over 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen, and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., General Mills had FY2008 global net sales of US $14. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mass. General will cut nearly 200 positions Sep 18, 2008
sales rise 14% on ad spending hike General Mills Inc., the maker of Cheerios cereal, said quarterly sales rose the most in almost six years as extra advertising increased demand for Progresso soups, Yoplait yogurt, and Betty Crocker baking mixes. First-quarter sales climbed 14 percent to $3. (Boston Globe)
FDA eyes mandatory tracking program for food Sep 18, 2008
In a briefing on food issues, the Grocery Manufacturers Association, which includes leading companies such as General Mills Inc and ConAgra Foods Inc, expressed doubt that food safety legislation would be passed this year. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Consumers Chomp For Cheap With General Mills Sep 18, 2008
Americans are trolling grocery store aisles looking for cheap meal options--especially for grub typically grabbed on the go, General Mills said Wednesday, pointing to strong sales for its Yoplait yogurts, Big G cereals and Progresso soups ... While most of Wall Street was tumbled during the day's trading session, shares of General Mills (nyse: - - ) gained $1 ... Price hikes, however, didn't completely offset higher ingredient costs for General Mills. (Forbes -- Markets)
General Mills 1Q Profit Edges Down on High Costs Sep 18, 2008
General Mills fiscal 1st-quarter profit falls as costs offset 14 percent rise in revenue ... In this Dec. 15, 2007 file photo, a box of General Mills' Cheerios is seen on a shelf at a Shaw's ... In this Dec. 15, 2007 file photo, a box of General Mills' Cheerios is seen on a shelf at a Shaw's Supermarket in Gloucester, Mass. (ABC News -- Wire)
A Look at General Mills' Earnings, by Segment Sep 18, 2008
A look at how General Mills' earnings fared by segments ... Here's a look at how General Mills Inc. fared across its segments in the first quarter of its fiscal year. (ABC News -- Wire)
Superfood or monster from the deep? Sep 18, 2008
Now Kraft, Dannon, General Mills and many other companies are adding nutraceuticals to existing foods: "fat-burning waffles" made from a newly developed corn flour, cheese that kills intestinal parasites, even ketchup that regulates digestion, are on the shelves or in the works. New technologies in food processing, and a landmark 1999 court decision giving the makers of supplements broad leeway to advertise their health benefits, have brought this new class of enhanced foods to supermarket... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Exclusive research: Director pay Sep 18, 2008
Golden Valley-based General Mills ranked fourth on last year s list, with compensation for its board members remaining unchanged year-over-year ... General Mills also had 11 members, who made, as a group, $3 million. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Big G profit takes a hit in Q1, revenue beats estimates though Sep 18, 2008
Golden Valley-based General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said earnings fell to $278 ... General Mills said it expects sales during the year will grow in the mid-single-digit rate, and it is predicting an adjusted fiscal 2009 earnings of $3. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
General Mills profit beats forecasts Sep 17, 2008
CHICAGO General Mills Inc. posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit and raised its full-year forecast Wednesday as consumers bought more cake mixes and frozen pizzas to save money ... Like many food companies, General Mills has been hit by soaring prices for grains and other commodities, although those prices have begun to decline a bit in recent weeks ... In June, General Mills said it would introduce 300 new products this year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Forbes Beltway Index: 52-Week Winners Sep 17, 2008
Making that cut this week are several food and consumer goods concerns, among them Campbell Soup (nyse: - - ) and General Mills (nyse: - - ) ... General Mills (nyse: - - ). (Forbes -- Business)
Kenneth C. Tate Sr. and Loretta J. Tate Sep 16, 2008
Kenneth worked for General Mills as a supervisor unitl his retirement and Loretta was a homemaker. Together, as Christians, they enjoyed helping people. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Weekly Outlook: Sept 15, 2008 Sep 15, 2008
Wednesday: Economic Weekly Crude, Bldg P's s (925K, 950K) Earnings General Mills ( ), Morgan Stanley ( ), CKE ( ), Dress Barn ( ). Thursday: Economic Weekly Claims, Leading Indicators (-0. (Forbes -- Markets)
Fed to meet as financial sector worries grow Sep 15, 2008
Other major companies reporting earnings this week include electronics maker Best Buy Co., food company General Mills Inc., shipper FedEx Corp. and software maker Oracle Corp.. Also in msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Major Economic Reports for the Week Sep 15, 2008
Other reports will come from Adobe Systems, Best Buy, Darden Restaurants and Kroger (Tuesday); CKE Restaurants and General Mills (Wednesday); and Carnival, ConAgra Foods, FedEx, Oracle and Palm (Thursday). IN WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee will issue its decision on interest rates at 2:15 p.m. (Tuesday). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
