Founded from a Minneapolis flour mill in 1866 and formally established as General Mills in 1928, General Mills is a global food manufacturer whose portfolio spans more than 100 brands sold in over 100 countries. It makes food for people and pets, with products found in approximately 90% of U.S. households, and operates food production facilities around the world.
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Australian Modern Slavery Act of 2018
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Canadian Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act of 2023
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Post Consumer BrandsPost Consumer Brands makes grocery foods and pet foods, including breakfast cereals and options for dogs and cats. The company says it has grown since the first batch of Postum in 1895 and the creation of Malt-O-Meal in 1919, and describes its operations as including manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and corporate offices.BLOOMSBURG, PA
Global Harvest Foods, LLCFounded by Fred Mills in 1982, Global Harvest Foods is a family-owned American manufacturer of wild bird and backyard wildlife food. Its brothers-led business has grown from buying grain and mixing seed to operating nine processing locations near U.S. farming regions, supplying private-label and branded products to retailers nationwide. The company says it has more than 40 years of wild bird food experience and is the largest U.S. manufacturer of private-label wild bird food products.ALLENTOWN, PA
CargillCargill is a family company that sources, processes, makes, stores and transports food and agricultural products, connecting producers with customers across global supply chains. Founded in 1865, it operates in 70 countries and serves 125 markets, with manufacturing activities spanning food products, animal nutrition and bio-based industrial materials.MARTINSBURG, PA
Mars, IncorporatedMars, Incorporated is a family-owned global business that manufactures and sells products across pet care, snacking and food, alongside veterinary services. The company says it has been headquartered and operated in the United States for more than a century, and its portfolio includes brands such as M&M’S, SNICKERS, PEDIGREE and BEN’S ORIGINAL.ELIZABETHTOWN, PA