General Mills was formed in 1880 and incorporated in 1928. It has since grown to include brands like Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, and Blue Buffalo. The company has also expanded beyond food into restaurants like Red Lobster and Olive Garden. It is led by CEO Ken Powell and focuses on philanthropic initiatives through the General Mills Foundation while observing an ethical code of conduct.

2. • Formed in 1880 by Cadwallader C.
Washburn
• Betty Crocker, a fictitious character
created by general mills in 1921
• 1928 General Mills is incorporated
• Held a teleconference with stock
holders in 1959

3.  Poppin Fresh Pies 1970-1982
 Red Lobster 1970
 Olive Garden 1982
 Burger King 1967

4. Ken Powell
(CEO)
Mark Addicks
(CFO)
Kofi Bruce
(Treasurer
Y. Marc Belton
John Church
(Supply Chain)

6.  General Mills Foundation (1954)
1. 1 Billion as of 2012
 Box Tops for Education (1996)
 Save Lids to Save Lives (1998)
 Green Initiatives
1. Running a mill on left over oats
2. Planting trees in Mexico and recycling in New
Mexico

8.  Act in the companies best interest
 Treating employees well
 Competing fairly and legally
 Global ethical practices