VENDOR SPOTLIGHT GENERAL MILLS
Interviewed: Kurt Hildenbrand, Account Executive How did General Mills begin? How have you evolved? General Mills has a trailblazing history of making food with passion, pioneering many firsts and treating the world with care since 1866. For over a century and a half, we’ve created and invented, served and connected — while having fun along the way. From a single flour mill to over 100 brands in 100 countries, the General Mills story is one of people, passion and purpose. What is your favorite product that you sell and why? All Trumps High-Gluten Flour. Pizza has become ingrained in the American way of life. From Friday night dinners, family celebrations and sporting events, pizza is a staple when we come together. All Trumps continues to be the standard against which all high-gluten flours are measured. I am honored to be able to provide this premium flour that makes the dough for the best pizzas and the best of times.
What is different about your Flour company? What makes our Flour company different is our scale—we’ve been a flour company for over 150 years, and it remains the foundation of what we do. Since 1866, we have become a company that is now made up of over 100 brands, in 100 countries on six continents—and none of this growth would have been possible if we hadn’t started as a flour miller. These roots remain important to us, and is why we’re still a committed Flour company to this day. What would you be doing if you weren’t working in the food business? I would be working outdoors. I have a great appreciation for nature and some of my fondest memories are bass fishing with my dad. I enjoy competing in fishing tournaments and it would be great to trade my laptop for a fishing rod and become a professional fisherman. Best thing about working at General Mills? I have been working at General Mills for 20 years and have met so many remarkable people. In addition to my wonderful coworkers, I love our customers. We’ve shared many fun times such as boat rides, festivals, boxing matches and family celebrations to name a few. My coworkers and customers are like family to me.
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