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Where was General Mills, Inc. founded?
Where was General Mills, Inc. founded?
- Saint Anthony Falls, Minneapolis (correct)
- Illinois
- Mississippi River
- Golden Valley, Minnesota
Which of the following is NOT a well-known North American brand marketed by General Mills, Inc.?
Which of the following is NOT a well-known North American brand marketed by General Mills, Inc.?
- Annie's Homegrown
- Kellogg's (correct)
- Cascadian Farm
- Yoplait
Who acquired the Minneapolis Milling Company in 1856?
Who acquired the Minneapolis Milling Company in 1856?
- Robert Smith
- Illinois Congressman
- William D. Washburn
- Cadwallader C. Washburn (correct)
In what year did the Washburns build the Washburn 'B' Mill at the falls?
In what year did the Washburns build the Washburn 'B' Mill at the falls?
Which of the following is a breakfast cereal marketed under the General Mills name?
Which of the following is a breakfast cereal marketed under the General Mills name?
Flashcards
General Mills' founding location
General Mills' founding location
Saint Anthony Falls, Minneapolis
General Mills' NON-brand
General Mills' NON-brand
Kellogg's
Washburn acquisition year
Washburn acquisition year
1856
Washburn 'B' Mill year
Washburn 'B' Mill year
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General Mills breakfast cereal
General Mills breakfast cereal
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Minneapolis Milling Company acquisition
Minneapolis Milling Company acquisition
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Founding location type
Founding location type
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Cereal company acquisition
Cereal company acquisition
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Cadwallader C. Washburn's Role
Cadwallader C. Washburn's Role
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General Mills' core product
General Mills' core product
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Study Notes
General Mills, Inc. Founding
- General Mills, Inc. was founded in Minneapolis.
History of General Mills, Inc.
- The Minneapolis Milling Company was acquired by Cadwallader Washburn in 1856.
- The Washburns built the Washburn 'B' Mill at the falls in 1874.
General Mills Brands
- Cheerios is a breakfast cereal marketed under the General Mills name.
- General Mills markets well-known North American brands, but not Kit Kat.
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Description
Test your knowledge of General Mills, Inc. and its iconic brands with this quiz. From its origins as a flour miller to its current status as a multinational consumer foods manufacturer, see how much you know about this American company and its products.
