General Mills emphasizes key nutrients in US products

MINNEAPOLIS — All of General Mills’ US retail volume contained at least a “good source” of key nutrients in the 2025 fiscal year, according to the company’s latest sustainability report. The company said 29% of its US retail volume contained a good source of vitamin D, while 33% contained a good source of calcium, 27% of iron, and 21% of dietary fiber.

“Nutrient density is the per-calorie proportion of beneficial nutrients and food groups in a food, while balancing nutrients to limit,” General Mills said. “Nutrient-dense foods are important contributors of key nutrients and food groups, including whole grain, dairy, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and vitamins and minerals, while balancing nutrients to limit, such as sodium, sugar and saturated fat. At General Mills, we provide a diverse portfolio of products, including many nutrient-dense foods like fortified whole grain cereals, granola bars, and frozen fruits and vegetables, that can help consumers meet dietary recommendations and build healthy eating patterns.”

General Mills also noted that 45% of its global volume met Nutrition-Forward criteria in the 2025 fiscal year. More specifically, 19% of global volume met the criteria by providing a “meaningful amount” of a food group and meeting the Common Nutrition Criteria from the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) while 26% of global volume was 3.5 stars or higher on the Australian Health Star Rating (HSR) system.

“Our expansive and diverse portfolio offers a variety of nutrient-dense products from every food group to help support consumers in building healthy eating patterns,” General Mills said.

In an update on its supply chain, the Minneapolis-based company reaffirmed its commitment to reduce 30% of its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its full value chain by 2030 (compared to its 2020 baseline) and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Through the 2025 fiscal year, General Mills reduced emissions by 14% across its entire value chain, including 55% of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, compared to the 2020 baseline.

“Our largest reductions in fiscal 2025 came through Scope 3 emissions, with reductions driven by continued decline in purchased goods and services and a decline in outbound shipping, driven by our shift to more efficient modes, such as intermodal and rail delivery,” General Mills said. “While the reductions we saw in Scope 3 were significant, we remain focused on driving further declines in our GHG intensity across our value chain.”

General Mills also is committed to regenerative agriculture. The company aims to advance regenerative agriculture on one million acres of farmland by 2030. As of the 2025 fiscal year, General Mills engaged in programming designed to advance regenerative agriculture on more than 800,000 acres.

“We are continually evolving our approach to regenerative agriculture and learning from leading organizations also advancing the regenerative agriculture movement, including Rodale Institute, Soil Health Academy and the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance,” General Mills said. “We view regenerative agriculture as a holistic, principles-based approach to farming and ranching that seeks to strengthen ecosystems and community resilience and to foster conditions for more life on the farm and beyond.”

Similarly, General Mills has set a goal to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030. As of the 2025 fiscal year, 95% of the company’s packaging is designed to be recyclable or reusable (by weight).

“General Mills works to reduce the environmental impact of packaging by increasing use of recycled and recyclable materials, developing innovative packaging solutions and leading through external collaboration,” General Mills said. “We are focused on protecting the attributes and safety of our products while giving consumers a positive experience with our packaging, from shelf to proper disposal.”