The company outlines progress on sustainability goals, from ingredient changes to emissions reductions. The report signals how large CPG players are aligning innovation with environmental and consumer priorities.
From Wagyu jerky and protein pretzels to freeze-dried candies and Dubai-inspired chocolate, brands leaned into crunch, co-branding and flavor adventure. Even as cocoa costs climbed and GLP-1 diets loomed, snack makers proved indulgence and better-for-you can share the same bite.
General Mills is rolling out a mix of new products and returning favorites for spring, spanning baking mixes, cookies and snacks. The lineup blends indulgent flavors with better-for-you options designed for seasonal moments
Imported Italian ingredients, wood-fired crusts and saucy co-brands are bringing premium and playful flavors to the freezer aisle. Better-for-you formats—from cauliflower and lupini crusts to Greek yogurt dough—are proving convenience and nutrition can share the same slice.
Despite inflation, tariffs and GLP-1 pressures, 2025 launches surged as processors doubled down on portable protein, texture and targeted health claims
From high-protein granola and regenerative oats to crispy energy bites and indulgent mashups, cereal innovation climbed as much as 44% across segments. Clean label cues, functional ingredients and bold flavors set the table for an even crunchier 2026.
General Mills is scaling its investment in Kernza, a perennial grain with deep roots that improve soil health and carbon sequestration. The expansion brings Kernza to four Cascadian Farm cereals, furthering the brand’s long-term sustainability goals.
General Mills is ringing in the holidays with new and returning favorites across its brands, including Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate Cereal and Pillsbury x Peanuts cookie dough. The lineup also features new Nature Valley treats with a festive twist.
The James Ford Bell Technical Center will gain a new two-story pilot plant wing, boosting R&D space by 20% and reinforcing the company’s commitment to long-term growth and breakthrough product development
The expansion will provide flexible spaces to accelerate research and innovation across the company’s business units, offering greater flexibility to meet evolving demands and providing more space for both core growth and new business initiatives.
As the number of consumers prioritizing protein continues to rise, with 71% of consumers trying to eat more protein in their diets, General Mills is expanding its offerings to include a variety of products with protein.