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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.
Pillsbury (NYSE:GIS) opened fan voting for the 53rd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, asking the public to choose the $50,000 grand prize winner and the title of Most Valuable Baker (MVB).
Voting runs Jan 10–25, 2026 with staged matchups (Sweet vs Sweet Jan 10–11; Savory vs Savory Jan 17–18; Sweet vs Savory Jan 25). Four finalists (two Sweet, two Savory) feature recipes using Pillsbury doughs and cookie dough. The winner will be announced Jan 29, 2026. A limited-edition Poppin’ Fresh Game Day Tee goes on sale Jan 12, 2026 at shop.pillsbury.com.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) announced a voluntary recall in Canada of select Pillsbury Pizza Pops products with “better if used by” dates from June 9, 2026 to June 14, 2026 due to the potential presence of pathogenic E. coli. Affected SKUs include Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (30-count UPC 069052129619; 8-count UPC 069052129671), Frank’s RedHot Pepperoni and Bacon Pizza Pops (4-count UPC 069052129473) and Supremo Extreme Pepperoni and Bacon Pops (30-count UPC 069052469012) with the listed date codes.
Other Pillsbury Pizza Pops products are not affected. The company said it is working with retailers to remove impacted product and asks consumers to check freezers, discard affected items, and contact Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103 with questions; consumers with illness concerns should contact a healthcare provider.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) reported fiscal 2026 second-quarter results with net sales of $4.9B (down 7%) and operating profit of $728M (down 32%). Organic net sales declined 1% and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.10 (down 21% in constant currency). Six-month net sales were $9.4B (down 7%) and diluted EPS was $3.00 (up 22% due to a $1.05B divestiture gain). Company is investing to restore volume-driven organic growth, expects a 25% increase in sales from new products in fiscal 2026, and reaffirmed its full-year outlook while noting near-term headwinds to profit and EPS from investments and divestitures.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) launched a “Tastes Like a Touchdown” playoff campaign starring Justin Jefferson and Terry Crews, promoting a limited-time “Spend $30, Get $10” offer on participating brands including Totino’s, Pillsbury, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Chex Mix and Old El Paso.
Ad spots run across TV, streaming and social starting this month. Offer valid for purchases made in one transaction through February 13, 2026 with receipts uploadable to ScoreWithGeneralMills.com by February 28, 2026.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) and Wheaties launch a limited-edition Marty Supreme Wheaties box featuring Timothée Chalamet as Marty Mauser. The collector drop goes live December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET, available exclusively on Shop.Wheaties.com and A24.com Shop while supplies last.
The collaboration with A24 celebrates the film's ping-pong-themed story and viral fan moments; the film Marty Supreme opens in theaters December 25, 2025. Wheaties frames the release as a cultural tie-in consistent with its century-long tradition of spotlighting notable athletes and pop-culture moments.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) is launching Reese’s Puffs Dark Chocolate Naturally Flavored, the brand’s first dark chocolate flavor extension and its first new flavor combo since the cereal debuted in 1994. The recipe uses Hershey’s cocoa, real Reese’s peanut butter and the signature Reese’s Puffs crunch. The product rollout includes a collectible “Reese’s After Dark” box design created with Vault49 featuring neon artwork and hidden Easter eggs.
The new Dark Chocolate flavor is available at retailers nationwide this month (December 2025), while the classic milk chocolate Reese’s Puffs remains on shelves.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) will report fiscal 2026 second-quarter results on Dec. 17, 2025. A press release, pre-recorded management remarks and supporting slides will be issued that morning, followed by a live webcasted question-and-answer session at 8 a.m. CT. Investors can access the release, slides and webcast at www.generalmills.com/investors.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, payable on Feb. 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Jan. 9, 2026. The company and its predecessor have paid dividends without interruption for 127 years.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) said it is accelerating the market for Kernza by quadrupling its use and adding 1% Kernza to four Cascadian Farm cereals: Honey Oat Crunch, Honey Oat Crunch with Almonds, Raisin Bran and Hearty Morning Fiber. Kernza is a perennial grain with roots up to ten feet deep that the release links to improved soil health, carbon sequestration, and water quality. General Mills has researched Kernza since 2014 with The Land Institute and University of Minnesota's Forever Green Initiative; Cascadian Farm began using Kernza in 2019. The 1% Kernza cereals are available at Whole Foods and Sprouts and more product and crop information is available on CascadianFarm.com and Kernza.org.
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