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General Mills Advances Accelerate Strategy and Expands Pet Food Portfolio with Acquisition of Edgard & Cooper

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MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced it has completed the acquisition of Edgard & Cooper, one of Europe’s leading independent premium pet food brands. With this transaction, the company further advances its Accelerate strategy, including the prioritization of its core markets, global platforms and local gem brands to drive sustainable, profitable growth and top-tier shareholder returns over the long term. “Edgard & Cooper is at the intersection of our

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