Today at our annual Investor Day meeting, John Machuzick, president of General Mills’ Bakeries and Foodservice division, highlighted a year of strong performance and detailed plans to grow the company’s away-from-home business segment. In fiscal 2011, the division delivered a 6 percent increase in net sales, driven by growth in priority channels such as foodservice [...]
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» Giving analysts the global perspective
Our global operations generated interest from analysts today at our annual Investor Day meeting, held in Boston. Chris O’Leary, executive vice president and chief operating officer of General Mills’ International operations, gave an overview of our global brands – including how Yoplait fits into the worldwide picture. He also discussed our international plans for the [...]
» In-store influence
When I’m grocery shopping, I often notice others walking at a quick, determined pace down the aisles with a list in hand, not giving much thought to how the products are arranged on the shelf or why one product catches their attention verses another. But there are many General Mills employees who spend every day [...]
» Global food trends shape company plans
At today’s General Mills Investor Day event in Boston, Gayle Fuguitt, vice president of Consumer Insights, discussed key consumer trends and the relevancy of these trends as the company shapes its innovation and brand building strategies. Gayle first put the trends into context by talking about “the new normal” for consumers in both developed and [...]
» Innovation and brand building drive U.S. Retail plans
Ian Friendly, executive vice president and chief operating officer of General Mills’ U.S. Retail business, shared the company’s plans for its U.S. Retail business this morning at our annual Investor Day meeting. He emphasized the importance of staying focused on product innovation and effective marketing support. During his presentation in Boston, he shared plans for [...]
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