Articles tagged under: General Mills
Roberts and Harmening to Co-Chair MBOLD
Published May 19, 2021
Cargill Salt President Sonya McCullum Roberts and General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening are the new co-chairs for MBOLD. MBOLD is a coalition of Minnesota CEO’s and senior leaders working to fast-track solutions to the issues facing the food and agriculture…General Mills Picks KS for Regenerative Ag Initiative
Published April 1, 2020
General Mills has selected five counties in Kansas for a wheat-based regenerative agriculture program. Farmers will be paid incentives for increased soil carbon, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved water quality and water use efficiency. The Minnesota company has a similar…General Mills Promotes Regenerative Agriculture
Published September 4, 2019
In a new report, General Mills is outlining four strategies to reduce synthetic pesticide use in its supply chain. Topping that list is a focus on regenerative agriculture, which includes soil health and biodiversity. An expansion of organic crop production…A Sustainability Focus at General Mills
Published August 19, 2019
General Mills has outlined new strategies for reducing pesticide use from its agricultural suppliers. The plan will measure progress in pesticide reduction goals, particularly for farmers in its regenerative agriculture initiative. This action follows engagement between General Mills and an…One Million Acres by 2030
Published March 5, 2019
General Mills is making a commitment to advance regenerative farming practices on one million acres by 2030. This is a holistic type of farming, designed to protect natural resources. General Mills will partner with key suppliers of oats, wheat, corn,…Northgate, ND Grain Facility Now Owned by Viterra
Published March 4, 2019
Viterra USA has signed a purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent ownership of a grain facility at Northgate, North Dakota. Previously, Viterra had a 50-50 joint venture agreement with General Mills with this facility.