The Planet: Our mission is to support thriving farmers and communities while regenerating planetary health.
People: We bring together remarkable people, bonded over our love of food — people who are hungry for what’s next.
Community: Our service partnerships and employee engagement are anchored in advancing equity and building resilient communities.
Our purpose: Making food the world loves.
From deeply connecting with customers and employees, to thoughtful leadership and sustainably sourced food — good happens through our commitment to food, people and the planet.
The group employs over 35,000 people globally, half of them outside the United States.
At the end of fiscal year 2024, revenue was $20 billion (US), split between three divisions: the US market, our international business outside of the US and our convenience store and food service business.
General Mills continues to grow internationally with Australia and New Zealand as important markets.
Since our beginnings in a Minneapolis flour mill in 1866, General Mills has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to serving with purpose — and we’re just getting started.
For more than 150 years, we’ve made food with passion — having fun and staying true to our values along the way.
Food: We’re committed to putting people first by improving the variety, nutrient density, affordability and accessibility of our products.
Bringing good to the world means serving everyone. Our portfolio is made up of more than 100 brands around the world. We’re known for quality, innovation and food families love.
From Gold Medal Flour, the #1 selling flour in the U.S., to Nature Valley, the granola bar that inspired an entirely new grocery category, to Wanchai Ferry dumplings, which began on a wooden cart in Hong Kong — every General Mills brand has its own rich story to tell.
General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good.
A few highlights
We are a global company with over 100 locations worldwide.
Our purpose is to Make Food the World Loves.
General Mills employs more than 34,000 people.
