Items Tagged with 'General Mills'

General Mills Retail Foodservice introduced new Pillsbury thaw-and-serve desserts at IDDBA 2026, expanding its portfolio for retail bakeries. The additions are designed to help operators reduce labor while offering customizable, ready-to-merchandise dessert options.

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.

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 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.

For decades, General Mills has proven its reformulation capabilities and delivered products that delight consumers and meet a changing landscape.