General Mills commits to sustainably sourcing 10 priority ingredients by 2020
General Mills, Minneapolis, announced today its commitment to sustainably source 100% of its 10 priority ingredients by 2020. These ingredients represent 50% of General Mills’ total raw material purchases. The commitment builds on the company’s sustainability mission to conserve and protect the resources upon which its business depends.
Part of General Mills’ long-term sustainable sourcing strategy, the commitment covers a broad range of raw materials including oats, wheat, corn, dairy, fiber packaging, cocoa, vanilla, palm oil, sugar cane and sugar beets.