General Mills News

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There's quite a lot to like about Heinz . No other company really comes close to matching their U.S. share in condiments like ketchup or Worcestershire sauce, and the company has enviable exposure to faster-growing emerging markets.

General Mills, the US food group, last week made two announcements that underlined the macro-economic dynamics consumer packaged goods firms are battling.

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Investing into Brazil's booming economy has turned another page as foreign companies, especially Japanese firms, move from putting money into the nation's financial industry to buying into the real economy of South America's largest nation.

US food giant General Mills, which has suffered amid increasing input costs and a stagnant domestic market, this week announced it was cutting 850 jobs to improve efficiency and allow it to re-invest in other parts of its business.

General Mills has an impressive dividend yield for the income investor. Its estimated earnings growth is on the mark at about 7.2% and would make a nice contribution to an income portfolio.

General Mills has an impressive dividend yield for the income investor. Its estimated earnings growth is on the mark at about 7.2% and would make a nice contribution to an income portfolio.

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Royal Dutch Shell allows its bid of $1.8 billion for Cove Energy to go to June 13, following Thailand's PTT Exploration's higher offer of $1.9 billion on Wednesday.

Campbell Soup is still looking for the right recipe to boost its performance and has been for quite some time now.

General Mills has agreed to buy Brazilian food manufacturer Yoki Alimentos, three months after speculation emerged that a deal had been signed.

The Austin-based food maker reported strong earnings growth thanks to lower beef and pork costs and robust sales from its Jennie-O-Turkey Store segment.

A Democratic-controlled Senate panel Tuesday approved a $2.50 increase in airline security fees that would double the per-passenger fee for those taking nonstop flights.

General Mills says it's cutting about 850 jobs as part of a plan to lower costs and boost efficiency.

General Mills Inc. , the maker of Cheerios cereal and Pillsbury pastries, said Wednesday it will cut 850 jobs to cut costs in the face of rising food prices.

Cut cut cut. General Mills Unveils Restructuring, Including 850 Job Cuts -- General Mills Inc.

A woman walks past a closed-down travel agency plastered with concert posters in Madrid Monday May 21, 2012.

General Mills Inc., the maker of Wheaties cereal and Yoplait yogurt, is cutting 850 jobs worldwide to boost productivity and cut costs.

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