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.
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
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- 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.