US food group General Mills has indicated its plans to drive low single-digit sales growth in 2014 hinge largely on its extensive new product pipeline.

Speaking during a conference call with analysts yesterday (26 June), management unveiled a swathe of new products that will be launched in the coming months.

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Here are some highlights from across General Mills’ categories:

US Cereal Innovation

  • Honey Nut Cherios Medley Crunch (launched Jan 2013)
  • Chex Vanilla (Gluten Free)
  • Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Cream
  • Nature Valley Protein Crunchy Granola, Oats ‘n’ Honey
  • Nature Valley Protein Crunchy Granola, Oats & Dark Chocolate
  • BFAST (breakfast drink), Chocolate
  • BFAST (breakfast drink), Berry 
  • BFAST (breakfast drink), Vanilla

Cereal Innovation – International
Canada

  • Honey Nut Cheerios, Hearty Nut Crunch
  • Fibre One, Almond and Cluster Delight 

Cereal Partners Worldwide

  • Nesquick 
  • Fitness Fibra
  • Chocapic Choco Hazelnut
  • Coockie Crisp Brownie

Griain Snack Innovation – US

  • Fibre One Protein – Peanut Butter
  • Fibre One Protein – Caramel Nut
  • Nature Valley Soft Oatmeal Squares – Cinnamon Brown Sugar 
  • Nature Valley Soft Oatmeal Squares – Peanut Butter
  • Nature Valley Soft Oatmeal Bars – Cinnamon Brown Sugar 
  • Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Protein – Strawberry 
  • Nature Valley Greek Yogurt Protein – Mixed Berry
  • Betty Crocker Bar – Caramel Brownie

Snack Innovation – US

  • Green Giant – Multigrain Sweet Potato Chips 
  • Green Giant – Roasted Veggie Tortilla Chips 
  • Tortino’s Bold – Buffalo Style Chicken Rolls 
  • Tortino’s Bold – Jalapeno Popper Rolls

Organic & Natural Innovation

  • Larabar Uber – Sticky Bun
  • Larabar Uber – Coconut Macaroon 
  • Larabar Alt – Pumpkin Pie
  • Larabar Alt – Peanut Butter Cookie 
  • Food Should Taste Good – Blue Corn Dipping Chips 
  • Food Should Taste Good – Yellow Corn Dipping Chips

International Snack Bar Innovation

  • Fibre One – Caramel Nut
  • Nature Valley Protein – Peanut Almond and Dark Chocolate
  • Nature Valley Crunch Granola Bars – Oats & Honey

Convenient Meals Innovation – US

  • Progresso Rich & Hearty – Tomato Florentine with Italian Saussage 
  • Progresso Light – Chicken Corn Chowder
  • Progresso Heart Healthy – Southwest 
  • Hamburger Helper – Three Cheese Marinara 
  • Chicken Helper – Crispy Cheddar Bacon Chicken 
  • Betty Crocker – Mac & Cheese
  • Old El Paso – (frozen) Chicken Fajitas
  • Old El Paso – (frozen) Shredded Beef Burritos 
  • Old El Paso – (frozen) Steak Quesadillas
  • Old El Paso – (frozen) Chicken Enchiladas

Convenient Meals Innovation – International

  • Wanchai Ferry 
  • Old El Paso – Mexican Rice Kit, Lime and Herb
  • Old El Paso – Mexican Rice Kit, Chilli and Garlic
  • Yoki Kit Facil

Haagen-Dazs Innovation

  • Haagen-Dazs – Secret Sensations
  • Haagen-Dazs – Crunchy Crunch

Yogurt Innovation – US

  • Yoplait Greek – Blended Berry Medley 
  • Yoplait Greek – Blueberry 
  • Yoplait Greek – Vanilla 
  • Yoplait Greek – Tangarile 
  • Yoplait Greek – Coconut
  • Yoplait Greek – Pineapple
  • Yoplait – GoGert Protein – Strawberry Superstar, Mighty Fruit Punch 
  • Yoplait Greek 100 
  • Yoplait Whips
  • Yoplait Original 
  • Yoplait Thick & Creamy 
  • Liberte Yogurt Mediterranee
  • Liberte Greek 
  • Yoplait Fruitful 

A total of 22 new items planned for H1 launch

Yogurt Innovation – International

France 

  • Calin 
  • Petit Calin

Canada

  • Yoplait Source 35 
  • Yoplait Yopa
  • Liberte Greek Coconut
  • Liberte Greek Blueberry 

UK

  • Liberte Strained Greek (launched March 2013)
  • Weight Watchers Greek Style

Baking Products Innovation

  • Pillsbury – Gluten Free Cookie Dough 
  • Pillsbury – Gluten Free Pie Dough
  • Pillsbury – Gluten Free Pizza Dough 
  • Immaculate – Flaky Biscuits 
  • Immaculate – Supreme Chocolate Chunk
  • Betty Crocker – Gluten Free Sugar Cookie 
  • Betty Crocker – Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend
  • Betty Crocker – Hershey’s Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix
  • Betty Crocker – Hershey’s Chocolate Cupcake Mix
  • Betty Crocker – Hershey’s Smores Cupcake Mix

Click here to see what management had to say on the outlook for fiscal 2014 during a conference call with analysts, or click here to view our news story on General Mills’ 2012/2013 results.