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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) is expanding its popular Halloween Crescent Mummy Dogs tradition with a creative marketing campaign. The company has launched a limited-edition Crescent Mummy Dog costume for wiener dogs, priced at $39.99, available on shop.pillsbury.com.
The initiative includes a partnership with DoorDash to deliver Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough and Oscar Mayer hot dogs throughout October, making the recipe accessible to consumers. Additionally, Pillsbury will host a special event on October 11 at the Scarecrow Weekend festival in St. Charles, IL, featuring the Pillsbury Doughboy and Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, where fans can sample fresh Crescent Mummy Dogs from a themed food truck.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) announced the return of the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off™ Contest with a game day theme, featuring football mom Donna Kelce as the returning host. The contest invites home bakers nationwide to submit their best game day recipes using Pillsbury products for a chance to win a $50,000 grand prize.
The competition will run from September 8 through October 6, 2025, with finalists to be announced in January. The contest will feature a unique bracket-style format with public voting to determine the ultimate winner, incorporating both sweet and savory categories.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) announced that NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts will be featured on the iconic Wheaties cereal box, available nationwide in November 2025. The Philadelphia quarterback, who led his team to victory in the 2025 championship game, was selected for his achievements both on and off the field.
Hurts' accomplishments include being named 2022 Bert Bell Professional Player of the Year and 2024 Philadelphia Citizen of the Year. Through his foundation, he has contributed $200,000 to improve Philadelphia schools, including funding 300 air-conditioning units. His community involvement extends to supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and promoting opportunities for women in sports.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 financial outlook during the 2025 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference. The company expects organic net sales growth between -1% and +1%, while adjusted operating profit and EPS are projected to decline 10-15% in constant currency.
CEO Jeff Harmening highlighted improved competitiveness in their largest brands, with the company holding or growing pound share in 8 of their top 10 U.S. categories. The company's three main priorities for fiscal 2026 include returning North America Retail to volume growth, accelerating North America Pet momentum, and driving efficiencies for growth reinvestment.
The company maintains its Accelerate Strategy focused on brand building, innovation, scale leverage, and corporate responsibility, while targeting a free cash flow conversion of at least 95% of adjusted after-tax earnings.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) has announced it will release its fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings results on September 17, 2025. The company will provide a comprehensive earnings package including a press release, pre-recorded management remarks, and supporting slides. A live Q&A session will be held at 8:00 AM CT via webcast, which investors can access through the company's investor relations website.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has announced a significant $54 million investment to expand its James Ford Bell Technical Center, marking the largest investment in the facility's history. The expansion includes a new 35,000-square-foot, two-story pilot plant wing that will increase pilot plant space by over 20 percent.
The expanded facility, scheduled to open in fall 2027, will enhance the company's research and development capabilities, enabling faster innovation across business units. The technical center, originally built in 1960, currently houses approximately 1,000 employees and serves as a crucial hub for innovation, technology, and quality initiatives.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) has launched a significant back-to-school initiative in partnership with Box Tops for Education, offering families a rebate of up to $12.99 on snack purchases through November 30, 2025. The program comes as a response to survey findings showing that 29% of parents consider snack shopping a major back-to-school stressor, with 90% needing monthly snack restocks.
The promotion requires purchasing any participating General Mills product along with eligible snack items in a single transaction. Consumers can claim their rebate via PayPal or Venmo by scanning their receipt through the Box Tops for Education app. The initiative continues Box Tops' 25-year legacy of school support, which has generated nearly $1 billion in contributions.
The campaign features actress Tia Mowry sharing practical tips for managing back-to-school transitions, while supporting both family savings and school funding. The program is available across most U.S. regions, excluding RI, CT, ND, NC, and Miami Dade County.
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General Mills (NYSE:GIS) has announced a unique collaboration with The Jim Henson Company to transform its iconic Monster Cereal characters into puppets, celebrating Henson's 70th anniversary. The partnership features Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry reimagined by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
The collaboration includes a limited-edition fuzzy Franken Berry cereal box, available exclusively on Walmart.com for $7.70 starting October 7. Regular Monster Cereal boxes featuring puppet-inspired designs will be available in August, with behind-the-scenes content about the puppet-making process on the box reverse.
The initiative, originated by Imagine Entertainment, will extend to social media content featuring the puppet characters in action, and commemorative merchandise will be available on shop.Henson.com.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) has announced a limited-edition product lineup inspired by Universal Pictures' upcoming movie Wicked: For Good, releasing November 21, 2025. The collaboration features themed products across multiple brands including:
Pillsbury is introducing shape cutout cookies featuring Glinda's crown and Elphaba's hat (MSRP: 2 for $7), along with special packaging for popular items like cinnamon rolls and crescent dough (MSRP: $3.79-$4.59). New Wicked-themed cereals are launching exclusively at Walmart, including Glinda Good Berry and Elphaba Caramel Apple flavors (MSRP: 2/$7 mid-size, 2/$10 family size). Betty Crocker is bringing back its popular Mix-to-Reveal Cupcake Kits and Cookie Dough Pop Kits (MSRP: $5.98).
The products will be available nationwide starting from August 2025.