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General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) generates a steady stream of news across its broad portfolio of food brands, making its news flow relevant to investors, consumers, and industry observers. The company’s releases highlight product launches, brand collaborations, marketing campaigns, recalls, and financial results, all tied to its stated purpose of "Making Food the World Loves" and its Accelerate strategy.
Recent news showcases how General Mills activates its brands in the marketplace. Progresso introduced limited-edition Soup Drops, described as "the soup you can suck on," with flavors inspired by classic soups like Chicken Noodle and Tomato Basil. Pillsbury continues its long-running Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, with finalists competing for a grand prize and recipes built around Pillsbury dough products. Reese’s Puffs cereal expanded with a Dark Chocolate Naturally Flavored variety, while Wheaties released a limited-edition Marty Supreme box in collaboration with A24.
Beyond product news, General Mills issues updates on earnings and outlook, such as its fiscal 2026 second-quarter results and commentary on segment performance in North America Retail, North America Pet, North America Foodservice, and International. The company also communicates about promotional campaigns, including a "Tastes Like a Touchdown" game day promotion featuring Justin Jefferson and Terry Crews, and initiatives like Cascadian Farm’s use of Kernza in organic cereals.
Safety and quality-related announcements, such as the voluntary recall of select Pillsbury Pizza Pops products in Canada due to potential pathogenic E. coli, are also part of the news flow. For anyone following GIS, this news page provides a centralized view of product innovation, brand activity, financial updates, and risk-related disclosures drawn from General Mills’ own press releases.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) will roll out two new cereals this summer: Lucky Charms Unicorn Cotton Candy and Tropical Trix featuring Disney’s Moana. Both use colors from natural sources, provide vitamins and minerals, and the Lucky Charms variety is gluten‑free with 19g whole grain per serving. The Moana collaboration brings a tropical fruit flavor and the company says these launches align with its plan to remove certified colors from its U.S. cereal portfolio by summer 2026 and from its full U.S. retail portfolio by end of 2027. Available nationwide starting this summer.
Blue Buffalo (NYSE: GIS) launched the Love Made Fresh Dog Tax Credit on March 24, 2026, a promotional program giving dog parents a chance to receive a $1,000 credit toward Love Made Fresh dog food.
Pet owners can "claim" their dog as a dog-pendent by April 15 at BlueBuffaloDogTaxCredit.com; offer is promotional and not affiliated with the IRS. Love Made Fresh includes Scoop & Serve Tubs, Slice & Serve Rolls, and Tender Meatball Recipes available at major retailers.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reported fiscal 2026 third-quarter results on March 18, 2026, reaffirming full-year guidance. Net sales were $4.4B, down 8% (organic -3%). Operating profit was $525M, down 41%; diluted EPS $0.56, down 50%. Company expects improvement in Q4 and sustained benefits from transformation programs.
Results reflect investments in brand remarkability, North American yogurt divestitures, and unfavorable trade timing; management expects return to earnings growth in fiscal Q4 and improved organic sales in fiscal 2027.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has entered a definitive agreement to sell its Brazil business to 3corações, including local brands Yoki and Kitano.
The transaction, covering supply facilities in Pouso Alegre and Campo Novo do Parecis, is expected to close by the end of calendar 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. The Brazil business contributed approximately $350MM to General Mills' fiscal 2025 net sales.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) is reintroducing La Tiara, a thin, crispy corn taco shell and seasoning brand, now expanding from a regional favorite to national availability. The relaunch follows General Mills' May 2025 acquisition of La Tiara and the reopening of its Gladstone, MO facility, creating over 100 local jobs. La Tiara shells (yellow and white) plus original and three new seasonings will be sold nationwide exclusively at Walmart beginning in April.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is launching a limited-edition lineup of Super Mario Galaxy Movie–themed foods ahead of the film’s U.S. release on April 1, 2026. Products include Lucky Charms Strawberry with Galactic Marshmallows, Pillsbury Yoshi Shape Sugar Cookie Dough, Fruit Roll-Ups Variety Pack, and Walmart-exclusive Trix Blue Raspberry items.
Over 100 participating General Mills brands will feature themed items and activities at ItsGalaxyTime.com.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) named Jonathan Ness as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective March 16, 2026. He will report to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening, join the Senior Leadership Team, and oversee the company’s global supply chain operations.
Ness has served as interim chief supply chain officer since late January 2026 and brings nearly 20 years of experience at General Mills across supply chain strategy, finance, manufacturing, procurement and transformation. He previously served as an officer in the United States Air Force and holds degrees from South Dakota State University and the University of Oklahoma.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) announced that its entire portfolio of K-12 school foods is now made without certified colors, completing the shift ahead of its summer 2026 target. The company advanced the portfolio from 98% to 100% by reformulating Lucky Charms 25% Less Sugar Cereal.
General Mills says it continues to work with states and districts, and remains on track to remove certified colors from all U.S. cereals by summer 2026 and from its full U.S. retail portfolio by end of 2027.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) will report fiscal 2026 third-quarter results on March 18, 2026. A press release, pre-recorded management remarks and supporting slides will be issued that morning, followed by a live webcasted Q&A at 8:00 a.m. CT.
Materials and the webcast will be available at the company investor website.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) updated investors at CAGNY and revised its fiscal 2026 outlook amid a softer consumer backdrop. The company highlighted progress on its Accelerate strategy, investments in remarkability, digital capabilities, and innovation focused on bold flavors, favorites, and better-for-you benefits.
Management now expects organic net sales down 1.5% to 2% and adjusted operating profit and EPS down 16%–20% in constant currency, while free cash flow conversion remains at least 95%.