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Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
General Mills Stock Slips as Cereal Maker Sees Larger-Than-Expected Profit Drop
General Mills shares fell in premarket trading Wednesday as the cereal maker projected a larger fiscal 2026 profit drop than analysts expected. Fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter sales fell just short of estimates, while profit topped them. CEO Jeff Harmening said the company's "number one goal in fiscal 2026 is to restore volume-driven organic sales growth."General Mills (GIS) shares fell in premarket trading Wednesday after the cereal maker's fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter sales fell short of estimates and it projected a bigger-than-expected profit decline for the new fiscal year. The maker of Lucky Charms, Betty Crocker, and Pillsbury reported $4.56 billion in Q4 sales, down 3% year-over-year and just below the $4.58 billion Visible Alpha consensus. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.74 topped analysts' expected $0.71. North America Pet sales grew 12% and International sales rose 11%, but they fell 10% in its North America Retail and 2% in North America Foodservice. Last quarter, the company said it expected "macroeconomic uncertainty to continue to impact consumers" in the fourth quarter. For fiscal 2026, General Mills expects adjusted EPS down 10% to 15% from fiscal 2025's $4.21, with the entire ranging coming in below the $3.90 Visible Alpha expectation. Organic net sales are seen declining 1% to growing 1%, while analysts expect 0.1% growth. CEO Jeff Harmening said the company's "number one goal in fiscal 2026 is to restore volume-driven organic sales growth." General Mills shares, which entered Wednesday down about 16% since the start of the year, fell 4% less than an hour before the opening bell. Read the original article on Investopedia
Bloomberg
25-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
General Mills' Outlook Misses on Consumer Pullback
By Updated on Save Cheerios maker General Mills Inc. projected fiscal year adjusted profit that lagged Wall Street expectations as cautious consumers limit their grocery expenses. The Minneapolis-based company, which makes Progresso soup, Lucky Charms cereal and Blue Buffalo pet food, expects adjusted earnings per share to decline as much 15% in constant currency, missing the analyst average estimate of $3.99.
Economic Times
24-06-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Trump administration's MAHA initiative making your kitchen healthier
Major food giants commit to cleaner ingredients General Mills announced that 85% of its U.S. portfolio is already free of FD&C (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act-approved) artificial dyes, with plans to remove the remaining dyes by 2027. Their cereals, including well-known brands like Lucky Charms and Trix, will be reformulated by summer 2026. Kraft Heinz targets beverages and desserts, including brands like Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, and Jell-O, which currently contain artificial dyes. The company also confirmed it will not launch new U.S. products containing these dyes. PepsiCo aims to remove artificial colors from snack brands such as Lay's and Tostitos by the end of this year. In-N-Out Burger has replaced artificial colors with natural ingredients like turmeric and beta-carotene in several menu items and is working on healthier ingredient swaps for ketchup and fries. Why the push? The health risks of artificial dyes Live Events Provide no nutritional benefit. Pose measurable risks to children's health and development. Have been included in foods without consumers' knowledge or consent. (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative is driving a transformation in the U.S. food industry by targeting harmful artificial dyes and chemicals commonly found in popular products. This unprecedented government-industry collaboration has already secured commitments from major food companies to reformulate iconic brands, removing synthetic colors linked to health risks, especially in nearly 70% of American children's calories coming from ultra-processed foods laden with these additives, MAHA aims to reduce chronic diseases like obesity , diabetes, and neurodevelopmental disorders by making everyday foods safer and more a result, kitchens across the country are poised to become healthier, reflecting a bold new era of food transparency and public health a landmark push aligned with MAHA's goals, food industry leaders like General Mills and Kraft Heinz have pledged to eliminate all artificial colors from their U.S. product lines by the end of 2027. These commitments follow earlier moves by companies such as PepsiCo , McCormick, and fast-food chains like In-N-Out Burger and Steak 'n Shake, which have already begun removing synthetic dyes and replacing them with natural and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a key proponent of the MAHA initiative, has been vocal about the dangers of petroleum-based artificial colors. He argues these compounds:The FDA has responded by intensifying its review of food chemicals and announcing plans to phase out several synthetic dyes, including FD&C Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and others by the end of next year. The agency revoked authorization for Red No. 3 earlier this year due to cancer concerns observed in animal reformulation trend not only benefits public health but also aligns with growing consumer demand for transparency and cleaner labels. Surveys show that a majority of Americans prefer foods with natural ingredients and fewer synthetic additives.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Trump administration's MAHA initiative making your kitchen healthier
The Make America Healthy Again initiative is changing the food industry. Harmful artificial dyes and chemicals are the targets. Major food companies are reformulating products. They are removing synthetic colors. These colors are linked to health risks, especially for children. General Mills and Kraft Heinz pledged to eliminate artificial colors. The FDA is intensifying its review of food chemicals. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Major food giants commit to cleaner ingredients General Mills announced that 85% of its U.S. portfolio is already free of FD&C (Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act-approved) artificial dyes, with plans to remove the remaining dyes by 2027. Their cereals, including well-known brands like Lucky Charms and Trix, will be reformulated by summer 2026. Kraft Heinz targets beverages and desserts, including brands like Crystal Light, Kool-Aid, and Jell-O, which currently contain artificial dyes. The company also confirmed it will not launch new U.S. products containing these dyes. PepsiCo aims to remove artificial colors from snack brands such as Lay's and Tostitos by the end of this year. In-N-Out Burger has replaced artificial colors with natural ingredients like turmeric and beta-carotene in several menu items and is working on healthier ingredient swaps for ketchup and fries. Why the push? The health risks of artificial dyes Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Provide no nutritional benefit. Pose measurable risks to children's health and development. Have been included in foods without consumers' knowledge or consent. The Trump administration's Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative is driving a transformation in the U.S. food industry by targeting harmful artificial dyes and chemicals commonly found in popular products. This unprecedented government-industry collaboration has already secured commitments from major food companies to reformulate iconic brands, removing synthetic colors linked to health risks, especially in nearly 70% of American children's calories coming from ultra-processed foods laden with these additives, MAHA aims to reduce chronic diseases like obesity , diabetes, and neurodevelopmental disorders by making everyday foods safer and more a result, kitchens across the country are poised to become healthier, reflecting a bold new era of food transparency and public health a landmark push aligned with MAHA's goals, food industry leaders like General Mills and Kraft Heinz have pledged to eliminate all artificial colors from their U.S. product lines by the end of 2027. These commitments follow earlier moves by companies such as PepsiCo , McCormick, and fast-food chains like In-N-Out Burger and Steak 'n Shake, which have already begun removing synthetic dyes and replacing them with natural and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a key proponent of the MAHA initiative, has been vocal about the dangers of petroleum-based artificial colors. He argues these compounds:The FDA has responded by intensifying its review of food chemicals and announcing plans to phase out several synthetic dyes, including FD&C Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and others by the end of next year. The agency revoked authorization for Red No. 3 earlier this year due to cancer concerns observed in animal reformulation trend not only benefits public health but also aligns with growing consumer demand for transparency and cleaner labels. Surveys show that a majority of Americans prefer foods with natural ingredients and fewer synthetic additives.
Buzz Feed
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
39 Products That Deserve Awards
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