Hamburg. (bm) General Mills Inc. reported results for the second quarter ended November 25, 2018. Financial results for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2019 include contributions from Blue Buffalo Pet Products. Net sales increased 5 percent to USD 4.41 billion and were up 7 percent in constant currency, driven by the addition of Blue Buffalo. Organic net sales decreased 1 percent, driven by a decline in the North America Retail segment. Other topics of the week:
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- RGF: Results for the first half 2018 ended 30 September [UK] Fri 12-21
- Management Buy-Out: RGF sells R+W Scott [UK] Fri 12-21
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- Kroger: Launches First-Ever Unmanned Delivery Service [US] Fri 12-21
- ConAgra Brands: To Divest «Wesson» Oil Brand [US] Fri 12-21
- UNFI: Announces Intent To List On NYSE [US] Thu 12-20
- Dunkin’ Brands: Announces Promotions and Appointments [US] Thu 12-20
- Kroger: Announces Succession Plan for CFO [US] Thu 12-20
- Nestle Germany: realigns plant structures [CH] Wed 12-19
- Sara Lee Frozen Bakery: Bolsters Management Team [US] Wed 12-19
- Starbucks: Opens Reserve Roastery in New York [US] Tue 12-18
- Ingredion invests in plant-based proteins [US] Tue 12-18
- Flowers Foods: Completes Purchase Of Canyon Bakehouse [US] Mon 12-17
- Plus: Completes Acquisition Of Baked Goods Brand [US] Mon 12-17
- Starbucks: outlines long-term growth agenda [US] Sat 12-15
- Raisio PLC: lowers its outlook on 2018 Ebit [FI] Sat 12-15
