by - July 18, 2016 12:00 am
NWA: Come for Business, Stay for Community
General Mills senior director of sales Mary Zettle has an appreciation for the little surprises that come with living in Northwest Arkansas.
Tag: General Mills
by - September 3, 2015 12:12 pm
General Mills divests Green Giant brand
General Mills announced plans to sell its Green Giant and Le Sueur brands of canned and frozen vegetables to B&G Foods for an estimated $765 million in cash. The deal…
by - June 22, 2015 1:53 pm
Supply Side briefs: Cargill sustainability, General Mills tweaks cereals
• Cargill teams up Pwc on sustainability efforts Cargill is linking up with PricewaterhouseCoopers to improve their supply chains and align them with sustainability goals. As a supplier to Wal-Mart…
by - June 2, 2015 8:35 pm
Walton Arts Center receives $500,000 from General Mills
The Walton Arts Center received $500,000 from General Mills toward the nonprofit’s expansion and renovation of its Fayetteville center. The total cost of the 30,000 square foot expansion and other…
by - January 13, 2015 10:16 am
The Supply Side Briefs: Kellogg acquisition, General Mills plant closures
• Kellogg to acquire Egyptian biscuit company Kellogg announced it expects to acquire an 85.93% stake in Bisco Misr for an estimated $125 million which is based upon the number…
by - October 9, 2014 5:27 pm
General Mills to present Amazeum’s first exhibit
The Amazeum which set to open in 2015 has already announced its first permanent exhibit will be "Lift, Load & Haul" and will focus on kinetic activity and the transference…
by - June 26, 2014 3:42 pm
General Mills revamps US division, looks to healthier product push
Cereal giant General Mills announced this week plans to cut costs and find $40 million in pretax savings over the next year as it overhauls its North American manufacturing and…
by - March 16, 2014 11:22 pm
The Supply Side briefs: B&G Foods promotes Sands, General Mills gives lower guidance
• B&G Foods promotes Michael Sands B&G Foods Inc. announced the promotion of Michael Sands to the newly created position of executive vice president of snacks. Sands joined B&G Foods in…
by - February 27, 2014 1:08 pm
The Supply Side briefs: General Mills and GMO, Kellogg reinvestment
• General Mills takes stance on Non-G.M.O. Ken Powell, CEO of General Mills, announced this week that the food giant is not focused on reformulating more products as GMO-free. (GMA…
by - January 15, 2014 9:38 pm
General Mills helps six local charities with $240,000 in grants
Northwest Arkansas is often considered the land of plenty, but local charities like the Samaritan Community Center, the Jones Center for Families or the Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton…
by - September 4, 2013 10:28 pm
The Supply Side briefs: Kraft names new exec, General Mills outlook
• Kraft taps P&G exec for chief finance post Kraft Foods Group said Teri List-Stoll has joined the company as senior vice president of finance and will succeed chief financial…
by - July 10, 2013 12:18 pm
The Supply Side briefs: General Mills outlook, Del Monte explores sale
• General Mills expects stable food pricing General Mills Inc. chairman and CEO Ken Powell said food retail prices should remain stable over the next year, which means companies will…
by - March 21, 2013 11:17 am
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart and retail supplier briefs
• Li & Fung misses profit target Global supply chain manager Li & Fung said on Thursday (March 21) that operating profits fell way short of company projections but it…
by - February 7, 2013 2:07 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier news briefs
• General Mills settles Yo-Plus class action General Mills Inc. agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing the company of falsely advertising the digestive health…
by - January 30, 2013 8:23 pm
The Supply Side: Wal-Mart supplier community news briefs
• Twinkies deal in the works Hostess Brands Inc. is reportedly putting finishing touches on a deal to sell its Twinkies brand and other snack cakes for more than $400…
by - January 23, 2013 11:15 pm
Children’s Shelter Starlight Gala to feature The Band Perry
Supporters of the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter who attend the April 27 Starlight Gala will be treated to the sounds of The Band Perry, the award-winning country music trio. The…
by - January 23, 2013 9:44 pm
General Mills helps six local charities
Pizza, soda and $120,000 in grants put big smiles on the faces of six local charity representatives Wednesday (Jan. 23) as General Mills hosted a luncheon in their honor at…