GMI History
What year did General Mills buy Pillsbury?
2001
Who is the current CEO of General Mills?
Jeff Harmening
This beloved cereal with a leprechaun mascot is known for its colorful marshmallows
Lucky Charms
How long is the internship program?
10 weeks
How many experiences does an analyst get while in the FLDP?
How long has General Mills been around?
160 years!
Cadwallader Washburn founded the company with his first flour mill on the banks of the Mississippi River in 1866
What four segments make up GMI?
NAR, NAF, PET, INTL
This brand, with a giggling mascot, is a staple in the refrigerated dough aisle
Pillsbury Doughboy
What other events will the interns partake in outside of their work project over the summer?
- Senior Leader Speakers
- Affinity Network Events
- Social Events/Intern Bonding
- Networking & Development
How are FLDP participants placed in a role?
A combination of analyst development, preferences, and organizational needs
General Mills sold what brand for $1.2B in 2025?
Yoplait
How many billion dollar brands does General Mills own?
9
In 2025, this General Mills brand's Super Bowl featured an E.T.-inspired alien as the star guest at a game day party
Totino's Pizza Rolls
What grad year(s) will General mills look to hire for 2027 summer interns?
Dec 2027 and May 2028
What is the Financial Analyst Community (FAC)?
A network of current FA's and SFA's, designed to provide connection, support and professional development opportunities inside and outside of the workplace
When _____ was not quite 25 years old, she was named the second best-known female in the United States, after Eleanor Roosevelt. Now in her 90s, _____ remains one of the most recognizable names in the kitchen today.
Betty Crocker
How many people does General Mills employee?
30k+
General Mills acquired this pet food brand in 2018, launching our market share in the pet food category
Blue Buffalo
What is the end of summer project for interns?
Team specific project presentation to managers, buddies, and the FRIT team
What is the FLDP mentor's role?
The mentor is accountable to understand career aspirations, strengths & development needs, and advocate on analyst's behalf.
General Mills' engineering division helped develop what type of watercraft in the 1960s?
Alvin Submarine (fun fact: back then, many large companies diversified into cross-industry work. engineering expertise mattered more than brand identity!)
What is the company's mission statement
'Making Food the World Loves'
What snack was inspired by the idea of putting a whole bowl in one crunchy bite - making it the first snack of its kind to combine soup flavors in a portable form
Progresso Soup Drops
What three people are acting as key resources for the intern to leverage throughout the summer?
Manager, FRIT leader Analyst Buddy
How do I get promoted to a Senior Financial Analyst position once the FLDP rotations are complete?
Apply to SFA job listings on the Internal Job Market (IJM) that are of interest prior to graduation, and interview with the hiring manager