General Mills expands Nature Valley offerings
MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. is expanding its Nature Valley brand with the introduction of Nature Valley Savory Nut Crunch Bars. According to General Mills, the bars will be the …
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Best known for injera, the tiny teff grain aims to sow a big future
For Royd Carlson, the tiny teff grain plays a big part in his life. Carlson’s dad was working on public health in Ethiopia during the 1970s and became intricately familiar …
Cheerios claims lofty spot in brand trust survey
WASHINGTON — Consumers may not trust Cheerios as much as Band-Aid or Kleenex, but the oat-based cereal from General Mills, Inc. still ranked No. 6 in Morning Consult’s top 10 …
Aspartame may cause cancer, but is safe within specific limits – WHO says
Dive Brief: A cancer research arm at the World Health Organization declared for the first time that sweetener aspartame is “possibly carcinogenic” after reviewing “limited evidence,” but a different agency within …
CPG companies recognized for efforts to cut GHG emissions
MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. already has met or exceeded its 2030 scope 1 and scope 2 science-based target goals, one of several achievements that have landed the Minneapolis-based company …
Leftovers: Hostess combines Ding Dongs and Twinkies | Harpoon debuts THC-based beverage
Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never …
Special report: Snack flavor trends
As a busy executive and mom, Clara Paye, chief executive officer of UNiTE Food, Yorba Linda, Calif., relied on protein bars to get her through the day. However, she noticed …
Why choosing the right brand packaging matters: Premiumization on the shelf
Many consumers today are turning to grocery stores for at-home food and beverage options, making the kitchen a place for opportunity, variety and upscale experiences. In fact, 37% of US …
General Mills seeks to regain momentum on productivity
PARIS — As it closes out fiscal 2023 and heads into fiscal 2024, General Mills, Inc. will focus on regaining momentum on productivity, or, as the company calls it, holistic …
Tradition to innovation: Liquid Shio Koji is a versatile ingredient for chefs
Americans are hungry for food and beverage alternatives that can meet nutritional needs using fewer resources without sacrificing taste or the use of additives. More than half (61%) of Americans consider …