1. CPG: Food

General Mills Recognized by Fortune as One of America’s Most Innovative Companies

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MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–General Mills (NYSE: GIS) has been named by Fortune as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies, ranking No. 1 in its industry and 79 overall. “Fostering a culture of relentless innovation is essential to General Mills’ Accelerate strategy and our purpose to make food the world loves,” said Jodi Benson, chief innovation, technology and quality officer, General Mills. “A hallmark of our 156-year history is our commitment to creating remarkable experiences that sol

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