General Mills Inc. GIS

What this company does

General Mills, Inc. is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods with more than 100 brands in 100 countries across six continents. In addition to its consolidated operations, it has 50 percent interests in two strategic joint ventures that manufacture and market food products sold in approximately 120 countries worldwide. During fiscal 2026, Walmart Inc. and its affiliates accounted for 22 percent of its consolidated net sales and 31 percent of net sales of its North America Retail segment. As of May 31, 2026, it had approximately 30,000 employees around the globe, with approximately 15,000 in the U.S. and approximately 15,000 located in markets outside of the U.S. It manages and reviews the financial results of its business under four operating segments: North America Retail; International; North America Pet; and North America Foodservice. Its business is focused on categories including snacks, ready-to-eat cereal, convenient meals, wholesome natural pet food, refrigerated and frozen dough, baking mixes and ingredients, and super-premium ice cream. General Mills has been making food for 160 years.

Written from the business description in GENERAL MILLS, INC.'s annual report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, filed 1 July 2026. Every sentence was checked against that document before publication.