Parent company
Who owns General Mills, Inc., and which brands does it own?
Last verified 13 September 2026Last updated 13 September 2026
Animal welfare record
General Mills does not conduct, support or condone animal testing that is not legally required for food safety or quality. The company agreed with PETA in 2018 to ban experiments on animals for the purpose of making health claims about foods. However, General Mills raises and processes animals as part of its agricultural supply chain and maintains animal welfare standards rather than prohibiting all animal agriculture.Company's own statement
Brands owned by General Mills, Inc.
Sources
- General Mills animal testing and welfare policyCompany's own statement
Supports: General Mills does not conduct, support or condone animal testing that is not legally required for food safety or quality. The company agreed with PETA in 2018 to ban experiments on animals for the purpose of making health claims about foods. However, General Mills raises and processes animals as part of its agricultural supply chain and maintains animal welfare standards rather than prohibiting all animal agriculture.
General Mills (official) · Accessed 13 September 2026
- Company founding, ownership, and General Mills investment in 2021Official registry
Supports: Pots & Co is recorded as having General Mills, Inc. as its minority investor since 2021.
Wikipedia · Accessed 13 September 2026