Is anyone surprised?
Another Excellent Series Killed Off By Netflix
Honestly, I don’t know why I even bother any more. It seems we find an excellent series on Netflix and as we’re finishing up season one, we check to see if it’s been renewed. Nope. Gone forever. And the final episode is—of course—a cliffhanger.
Case in point: KAOS.
From SCREENRANT:
Why Netflix Canceled Kaos After Only 1 Season
Season 1 had a generally favorable reception, with a 76% critic score and 83% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Many reviews praised the performances, including Goldblum’s depiction of Zeus, and applauded the series’ dark comedy and social satire. Kaos season 1’s endingbrought many of the storylines to a satisfying conclusion, but it also set the stage for a second season. Unfortunately, Kaos won’t be able to deliver on that promise, despite the series’ largely positive reviews.
Kaos Reportedly Didn’t Accumulate Enough Viewership Numbers After Premiering On Netflix
This Happened Despite An Impressive Run In Netflix’s Top 10 Chart
According to Variety, Kaos was canceled because it didn’t hit Netflix’s viewership benchmarks in the weeks following its August 29 debut. Kaos received the most views during the September 2-8 period — the show’s second week on Netflix — accumulating 5.9 million views and landing the third spot on Netflix‘s Global Top 10 chart. Kaos stayed in Netflix’s top 10 for four consecutive weeks before dropping out the week of September 23-29. However, this streak was deemed insufficient to renew Kaos for season 2.
Despite four consecutive weeks in the Global Top 10 and three consecutive weeks in the top five, Kaos‘ viewership did not reach the heights of some of the other series it was competing against. This included Nicole Kidman’s The Perfect Couple, which reached 21.9 million views in its second week; Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, which garnered 19.5 million views in its second week; and Emily in Paris, with 11.5 million views in its fifth week. Netflix has become increasingly selective about the series it chooses to renew, requiring dominant streaming numbers to warrant continuing one.
Kaos’ Cancelation Continues A Disappointing Netflix Trend
Too Many Shows, Especially With Strong LGBTQIA+ Storylines, Have Been Canceled After One Season
Kaos‘ cancelation continues Netflix’s disappointing trend of canceling well-received series after a single season. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Society, 1899, and Lockwood & Co. are among the many favorably reviewed series in recent years that have suffered similar fates. In the cases of 1899 and Kaos, they were both canceled less than two months after they debuted, with Netflix prematurely ending the shows before they could reach more audiences. Kaos‘ biggest unanswered questions and mysteries will now go unaddressed without the next stages of the rebellion against Zeus being shown.
Another disappointing trend continued by Kaos‘ cancelation is Netflix ending series featuring LGBTQIA+ storylines. From Caeneus (Misia Butler) being a transgender man to Charon (Ramon Tikaram) and Prometheus’ love story, queer representation was at the forefront of Kaos. Instead of continuing to tell a story with important representation, Netflix instead canceled Kaos, just as the streamer canceled I Am Not Okay With This, Uncoupled, Shadow and Bone, and other shows with prominent LGBTQIA+ storylines after one season.
What Kaos’ Cast & Crew Have Said About The Show’s Cancelation
Aurora Perrineau Shared An Emotional Message About It
Most of Kaos’ cast and crew have not publicly shared their thoughts on the show’s cancelation yet. However, on Instagram, Perrineau shared a heartfelt post in which she expressed her immense gratitude for playing Riddy and her disappointment at seeing the series canceled. Perrineau explained that the cancelation “hurts“ and that, while working on Kaos, she realized, “For one of the first times in my life, I have found myself really proud.” The actor also noted, “When I got cast, I couldn’t believe that someone SAW me. A girl who’s not only a minority but also a survivor of SA.”
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Perrineau went on emphasize, “We made something weird, dark, hilarious, deranged and absolutely tragic — something entirely human. THIS is a feeling I plan to take with me.” She had an active presence on social media after Kaos’ release and continually encouraged audiences to continue streaming it in order to make season 2 happen. Despite being one of 2024’s most creative, well-made, and entertaining series to watch, Kaos has become another victim of Netflix ending promising series after a single season.
I’m just happy we got the chance to experience what we did. It was truly an outstanding series, but we live in a time when only corporate profits matter. Not art, not storytelling, nothing more than the shareholders’ wallets.
Luigi, We Need You
Fuck You, Paramount
The reason I gave? “Because you bent over and spread your cheeks for Felon 45.”
Yeah, I’ll miss out on the new seasons of Star Trek, but I’ll live. This bullshit has gone on long enough.
It’s The Whole Enchilada Today, Boys
This means don’t buy anything, but if you have to, buy local.
It’s McDonalds🤮 This Week, Boys
This one isn’t difficult at all. 🤮
It’s Target This Week, Boys
It’s Walmart Again, Boys
Walmart Brands (It’s Not Just The Big Blue Store)
Sam’s Choice
Sam’s Choice is a widely recognized retail brand, owned by Walmart, founded in 1991 and named after the founder of Walmart, Sam Walton. The innovative two-tiered core corporate grocery branding strategy offers customers both premium quality products such as Sam’s Choice, as well as discount-priced staples under the Great Value brand.
Great Value
Great Value is the brand owned by Walmart, which was created in 1993, but products were made as early as 1992. It is part of Walmart’s grocery branding strategy, acting as the second tier or national brand equivalent (NBE). With Great Value, customers receive quality products at an affordable price.
Equate
Equate is a leading brand of products stocked by Walmart, offering a broad range of health, beauty, and general consumer goods. Their range of products includes everything from shaving cream and skin lotion to over-the-counter medications and pregnancy tests, providing customers with a one stop shop for all their needs.
Mainstays
Mainstays is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a variety of home goods, from bedding to kitchen utensils and ready-to-assemble furniture. This brand is part of the larger Better Homes & Gardens brand that features further home decor, furniture, and other items
Ol’ Roy
Ol’ Roy is Walmart’s store brand of dog food, created in 1983 and named after Sam Walton’s dog. It has become the number-one selling brand of dog food in the United States. It is comparable to Nestlé’s Purina.
Special Kitty
Special Kitty is the store brand from Walmart that cat owners trust for their pet’s needs. With a variety of cat food formulas and other cat care items, such as litter and treats, Special Kitty provides great value and quality to help keep cats happy and healthy.
Parent’s Choice
Parent’s Choice is Walmart’s store brand that offers a variety of items, such as diapers, formula, and accessories. This brand has undergone a recent relaunch of its design and packaging in 2010. Parent’s Choice products are produced by Wyeth which is owned by Pfizer. With high-quality and affordable options, Parent’s Choice provides parents with the necessary items for taking care of their children.
Play Day
Play Day, the brand owned by Walmart, is a wide-ranging collection of budget-priced children’s toys. Launching between mid-2014 and early-2015, it replaced Kid Connection as the go-to store for parents looking for quality yet affordable toys for their kids.
Pen+Gear
Pen+Gear is a store brand owned by Walmart that focuses on school and office supplies. They provide everything from pens and paper to paper shredders and binders, and their product range replaced the Casemate brand in 2016. Whatever your workspace or classroom needs, Pen+Gear has you covered.
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens is the product line owned by Walmart, which is inspired from their popular magazine. It has a wide range of products such as furniture, kitchen products, bedding, curtains and window blinds, decor, and other home products. It also forms the premium tier to the Mainstay home brand.
Hometrends
Hometrends is a brand owned by Walmart specializing in providing customers with small furniture, tableware, and various home decor accessories like rugs and faux plants. Unfortunately, the brand has been discontinued in the US market.
Mainstays Kids
Mainstays Kids is a brand owned by Walmart that specializes in offering furniture sets for kids and teens. Their products are designed to be comfortable, stylish, and durable, allowing them to be enjoyed for years.
Your Zone
Your Zone is a brand owned by Walmart, offering a home product line that caters to teenagers and college students. Known for its appealing and stylish designs, Your Zone provides a variety of affordable items such as bedding sets, storage solutions, furniture, décor and more
Adventure Force
Adventure Force is a brand owned by Walmart that offers an exciting selection of outdoor toys, perfect for summertime fun. From water arms to water blaster guns, Adventure Force has everything you need to make the most of your outdoor adventures.
Allswell
Allswell is a pioneering brand owned by Walmart, offering luxury bedding and mattresses to customers direct to consumer. Their products combine innovative technology with the highest quality materials to provide superior comfort, support, and affordability.AutoDrive
AutoDrive is an automobile care and accessories brand owned by Walmart that provides solutions for all your needs on the road. They have a wide variety of car care products, auto detailing products, interior accessories and some low price exterior accessories such as license plate frames to make your car look its best. Whether you are looking to take preventative maintenance measures or enhance the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle, AutoDrive can help you achieve your desired results.
Best Occasions
Best Occasions is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a wide selection of party decorations and accessories, such as candles and hats. With high quality products at an affordable price, Best Occasions is the perfect choice for all your party needs.
Bike Shop
Bike Shop is a brand established by Walmart and specialized in bicycle tires, tubes, and accessories. They offer high quality products, great prices, and reliable customer service to meet the needs of those looking for quality bike-related items.
Clear American
Clear American is a brand owned by Walmart, specializing in carbonated and flavored water. It was formerly known as Sam’s Choice Clear American. With its selection of bubbly beverages and thirst-quenching flavors, Clear American is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a tasty and refreshing treat.
Co Squared
Co Squared is an innovative cosmetics brand owned by Walmart that is sold exclusively direct-to-consumer.
ColorPlace
ColorPlace is a brand owned by Walmart that specializes in providing high-quality paint and painting tools. The paint itself is produced by PPG, a well-known leader in the industry. ColorPlace has a long history of producing excellent products for both residential and commercial needs, making it an ideal choice for any kind of painting project.
Douglas
Douglas is a brand owned by Walmart that offers budget priced tires. Among its models are the Xtra-Trac and Touring, which are made in a Goodyear plant.
Earth Spirit
Earth Spirit provides comfortable, trendy shoes. Their shoes are made with quality materials and are backed by the power of Walmart.
EverStart
EverStart is the Walmart owned brand for automotive and lawn mower batteries, boasting quality and durable battery-related accessories such as jumper cables. Manufactured by Johnson Controls Inc., with primary production based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Expert Grill
“Expert Grill” is a brand owned by Walmart, offering an extensive range of grills, charcoal and grilling accessories to help you create delicious outdoor meals.
Fire Side Gourmet
Fire Side Gourmet is a brand that is owned by Walmart and specializes in pre-cooked burgers and steaks. Previously, these products were under the Sam’s Choice label but now they have been rebranded as Fire Side Gourmet.
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym is a brand owned by Walmart, which specializes in athletic and exercise equipment such as weights. The name of the brand is derived from and licensed by the chain of fitness centers founded in 1965 by Joe Gold. Gold’s Gym has become an iconic symbol associated with strength and health over the years, and its products strive to help individuals achieve their own fitness goals.
Hart
Hart, the brand owned by Walmart, offers a wide variety of power tools and outdoor power equipment that are designed to help you complete projects quickly and easily.
Holiday Time
Holiday Time is the perfect brand for all of your Christmas needs. Owned by Walmart, Holiday Time offers a wide range of Christmas items from Christmas trees to decorations and special wrapping paper, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect way to decorate for the holiday season.
Home Bake Value
Home Bake Value, owned by Walmart, is a brand that focuses on providing bread products of the highest quality. Its primary focus is on crafting products that contain the optimum balance of nutrients and taste, enabling customers to enjoy the experience of homemade baking without the hassle. Whether it be their signature, freshly-made loaves, baguettes, rolls, or any other tasty treats, Home Bake Value is the perfect choice for anyone looking for delicious, affordable bakery goods.
Hyper Tough
Hyper Tough is a Walmart-owned brand that offers a wide range of hand tools, hardware and storage, as well as some power tools, although the power tool lineup is gradually being replaced by Hart.
Kid Connection
Kid Connection, owned by Walmart, is a brand that is primarily used for children’s toys. However, it also includes children’s clothing and shoes to meet the needs of the entire family. With quality products from trusted brands, Kids Connection has become a go-to destination for parents and children alike.
Marketside
Marketside is a brand owned by Walmart and specializes in fresh foods, such as salads, soups, breads, and sandwiches, which can be found in various Walmart’s deli, produce, and bakery departments. With Marketside, you can enjoy the convenience and quality of grocery items available at Walmart at an unbeatable value.
Mash-Up Coffee
Mash-Up Coffee, owned by Walmart, is the go-to provider for luxury coffee beans. Their products are made with the highest quality beans and are expertly crafted to provide a unique flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. So if you’re looking for an amazing cup of coffee, Mash-Up Coffee is the perfect choice.
Motile
Motile, the brand owned by Walmart, has a wide variety of products ranging from laptops to miscellaneous tech and tech accessories.
Oak Leaf
Oak Leaf is a brand owned by Walmart, which produces and bottles low-cost wines for approximately $3 per bottle. With its affordable price, Oak Leaf has become a popular choice for those looking for an enjoyable bottle of wine without breaking the bank.
Onn
Onn is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a variety of consumer electronics, computer accessories, audio/visual accessories, and phone/tablet accessories.
Our Finest/Notre Excellence
Our Finest/Notre Excellence is a brand of upscale chip, cookie, frozen dinner and more products that are owned by Walmart and exclusively sold in Canada. It’s comparable to World Table and all the products produced under this brand are made in Canada just for Walmart Canada customers.Overpowered
Overpowered, owned by Walmart, is a brand offering pre-built gaming desktops and laptops. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Overpowered has something for all levels of gamers.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail is a brand owned by Walmart, specializing in outdoor equipment and footwear. Its origins are deeply rooted in the Ozark mountain region in northwest Arkansas where the Walmart Home Office is located. Thus, Ozark Trail provides consumers with reliable, quality products made with the knowledge of the region ingrained in their making.Price First/Prix Budget
Price First/Prix Budget, owned by Walmart, is the brand for all your entry-level everyday needs. It provides products similar to those from Walmart’s Great Value line, but at an even lower price point.
Protege
Protege is a Walmart-owned brand offering luggage and travel accessories for a great value. Featuring a range of products including carry ons, wheeled luggage, and a variety of other items, Protege provides travelers with top-notch luggage and travel accessories, all at an affordable price.
ReliOn
ReliOn, owned by Walmart, is a well-known brand that specializes in diabetes care products. Their range of products include blood glucose and blood pressure monitors, medical thermometers, portable humidifiers and replacement filters for both ReliOn and name brand humidifiers.
Spark Imagine
Spark Imagine is the perfect choice for parents looking for simple, high-quality children’s toys. Owned by Walmart with comparable features to Melissa and Doug, you can be sure that Spark Imagine toys will bring hours of fun and delight.
SuperTech
Walmart owns the SuperTech brand for motor oil, which is suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines. Additionally, the SuperTech brand is used on various other consumable car products, like oil filters, windshield wiper fluid, and transmission fluid.
Tasty
Walmart, in partnership with BuzzFeed, launched Tasty, a brand of kitchen tools. Furthermore, they introduced shoppable recipes connected to the Tasty cooking videos on BuzzFeed, allowing customers to easily purchase the ingredients seen in the videos.
The Office
Walmart owns the Office brand, which provides office supplies and stationery.
Uniquely J
Jet.com, a rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise owned by Walmart, has debuted its “meticulously assembled” Uniquely J selection, which consists of 50 items including coffee, cleaning supplies, laundry products, pantry items, paper goods, and food storage products.
Walmart Family Mobile
Walmart Family Mobile is the only prepaid mobile phone service available from Walmart, and it utilizes the T-Mobile cellular network.
World Table
Walmart’s exclusive World Table brand offers higher-end versions of items such as salsa, pizza, chips, cookies, etc., compared to Great Value.
It’s Amazon This Week. Again, Boys
It’s General Mills This Week, Boys
General Mills Companies
Annie’s
Now available at more than 35,000 locations, Annie’s started with macaroni and cheese products sold from the back of a car in 1989. In 2014, General Mills acquired Annie’s for approximately $820 million. Outreach projects include agricultural scholarships, Grants for Gardens, and diverse donation initiatives.
Autumn’s Gold
Autumn’s Gold makes paleo-certified, grain-free granola products and is considered by some to be a “stealth small brand,” made to look small while being owned by something very big.
Betty Crocker
The “First Lady of Food” has enjoyed more than 100 years in the business, which surprisingly began with a 1921 Gold Medal Flour ad and mail-in pincushion promotion.
In 1921, around 30,000 letters arrived, many with cooking questions. Over the next few decades, the partially fictional Betty Crocker persona received a name, voice, face, test kitchens, radio and TV shows, consumer products, and a loyal following.
Today, Betty Crocker is worth an estimated $8.1 billion.
Bisquick
A staple of American pantries for nearly a century, the Bisquick formulation was discovered aboard a train car in 1930.
After missing dinner, one hungry General Mills salesman received a plate of biscuits from the train chef, who promptly whipped them up using his pre-mixed lard, baking powder, flour, and salt. From there, Bisquick was born.
Blue Buffalo
General Mills company acquired pet food purveyors Blue Buffalo in 2018 for $8 billion. Founded in 2002 and inspired by a beloved Airedale named Blue, Blue Buffalo humanizes pets by creating conscientious, natural treats.
General Mills’ pet segment generated $2.3 billion in sales in 2022.
Bugles
In the mid-1960s, Bugles and two forgotten chips — tube-and-scoop shaped chips — began General Mills’ snacking journey. According to Statista, of 38 million Americans surveyed, more than 21 million consumed 1-3 bags of Bugles in the past 30 days.
Fun fact: Their disappearance in Canada has left many Bugles fans scrambling for replacements.
Cascadian Farm
The seed for Cascadian Farm was planted in 1972 in the Cascade Mountains of Washington. The first crops were grown by volunteers and sold from the back of a VW.
Since its founding, the brand has practiced mindful farming. In 2022, the brand’s granola bars had nearly $15 million in sales.
Cheerios
Cheerios has sold over 139 million boxes with an annual revenue of $436 million. Originally CheeriOats, the crunchy breakfast treat hit the scene in 1941 and was nominally shortened in 1945.
Honey Nut Cheerios, the nation’s second-favorite cereal and third-best-selling at 129 million boxes, debuted in 1979 and brought in an annual revenue of $421.7 million.
Chex Cereal
General Mills agreed to buy Chex in 1996 to keep pace with rival Kellogg. Chex traces its lineage to 1937 and has become a scion of domestic snack mixes nationwide.
Chex Mix
Also, under the Chex umbrella, Chex Mix is owned by General Mills.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Cinnamon Toast Crunch is favored by kids and adults alike worldwide. Introduced in 1984, the cereal has sold 105 million boxes with an annual revenue of $344 million.
Cocoa Puffs
People have been going coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs for over 60 years. In fact, a survey from Statista found that 13 million people consumed 1-4 portions of the sweet treat over the last seven days.
Cookie Crisp
Introduced in 1977, Cookie Crisp was acquired by General Mills in 1997. Cookie Crisp condenses big cookie flavor into a breakfast-table-topping treat.
Dunkaroos
A star among afterschool snackers nationwide, Dunkaroos debuted in 1990, vanished in 2012 (except in Canada), and were brought back in 2020. The recipe remained, but new flavors and cookie and pancake mixes, frosting, and even cereal were released.
EPIC
EPIC Provisions started in 2013 and produces animal-based protein snacks, such as bars and bites, to reduce emissions associated with raising beef. It was acquired by General Mills in 2016.
Fiber One
Fiber One is created for the nine in ten Americans who don’t get enough fiber. It started as a cereal in 1985, but the introduction of bars, brownies, and other items supercharged the fiber-powered company.
Gardetto’s
The Gardetto’s culinary empire began in 1932 with a Milwaukee corner bakery. General Mills acquired the company in 1999, believing in the prolonged love for salty snacks. In fact, salty snacks are on the up after a pandemic slump, and Gardetto’s had nearly $150 million in revenue in 2022.
Gold Medal
“Gold Medal” is bestowed upon the finest flour. And, given its birth as an accumulation of milling operations, it might be the most iconic brand under the General Mills umbrella. Surviving 19th-century censure, tech revolutions, and more, Gold Medal won best in show in its 1880 debut.
Golden Grahams
Honey-hued Golden Grahams were introduced in 1976 and boast 11 grams of whole grains per serving, a sprinkling of vitamins and minerals, and a lack of artificial flavors, colors, and high fructose corn syrup.
Good Measure
Launched by General Mills in 2021, Good Measure is a line of blood-sugar-friendly foods for a healthier lifestyle. They’re rich in nutrients and low in glycemic impact, providing stress-free snacks for the 38 million people with diabetes.
Green Giant
The Green Giant brand started in 1903 as the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. The titular giant, inspired by a huge pea, appeared in 1925.
In 2015, behind lagging sales, B&G Foods acquired Green Giant and Le Sueur for $765 million. B&G recently sold a part of Green Giant to Seneca Food Corporation.
Häagen-Dazs
Started in 1960 by two Polish immigrants from the Bronx, Häagen-Dazs doesn’t mean anything in any language. But it does mean big money, with 900 global locations and estimated annual revenue of $420.7 million.
Jus-Rol
Making food easier, frozen-dough distributor Jus-Rol was founded in 1954. It’s suffering some turmoil in Europe; General Mills sold assets to the French company Cérélia, but UK regulators seek to undo the deal to restore market competition.
Kix
Kix was born during the Great Depression to boost sales, and it introduced something new: the first puffed corn cereal, made with an equally fresh invention, the puffing gun, a revolving steel barrel that heats and presses puffs into crispiness.
Larabar
LÄRABAR was born in 2000 to marry junk food flavor with natural ingredients. General Mills acquired the brand for about $55 million in 2008. Recently, LÄRABAR had $147 million in sales.
Latina Fresh
Latina Fresh is an Australian brand founded in Melbourne in the 1980s, producing pasta, sauce, and quick-and-easy chilled meals.
Liberté
Liberté, originally Liberty Dairy Products, was inspired by the Statue of Liberty and began in 1936 in Montreal as a kosher dairy-maker. The company started making yogurt in 1964 and became part of Yoplait in 2010 and General Mills in 2021.
Lucky Charms
A favorite among cereal lovers, Lucky Charms was formulated in 1964 with the goal of using an existing General Mills cereal as its base: Wheaties or Cheerios. The latter was chosen and then mixed with pieces of circus peanuts.
Lore-wise, each shape imbues the eater with specific powers.
Monster Cereals
The Monster Cereals debuted in the early 1970s on the coattails of monster-movie-mania. They were then uniquely flavored and available year-round but are now Halloween specials. The recent adoption of Carmella Creeper was the first addition in 35 years.
Muir Glen
In 2000, General Mills acquired the privately held Small Planet Foods, a leading organic food producer, along with its Muir Glen and Cascadian Farm brands. Muir Glen, founded in 1991, makes organic, sustainable canned tomatoes, pasta sauces, and salsa.
Nature Valley
A mainstay at convenience stores and in lunchboxes, the sweet, crumbly Nature Valley was created in 1973 to make granola convenient. It’s the most popular granola bar in 2023, with sales valued at $667 million.
Old El Paso
After a strong tortilla year, Old El Paso enjoyed an annual revenue of $448.2 million this year, an increase of 10.1% from 2022.
Old El Paso is the child of the Mountain Pass Canning Company, founded in 1917, which launched the Mexican-food-inspired company in 1938.
Oui
General Mills solidified its yogurt profits by adding the artisanal Oui, a branch of Yoplait, in 2017.
The move was spurred by the past decade’s shift toward Greek-style yogurts. Oui is cultured in individual glass jars atop a layer of fruit. Oui exceeded expectations by 30% and achieved a first-year revenue of $101.5 million.
Pillsbury
The doughy Pillsbury originated in 1869 in flour mills on the banks of the Mississippi River. In 2001, Diageo sold Pillsbury to General Mills for $10.5 billion. The acquisition of Pillsbury vaulted General Mills to the upper echelons of consumer packaged goods manufacturers, boosting its top line from $7.9 billion to $13.5 billion.
Pillsbury Atta
International and national audiences alike adore distinct, worldly flavors like Pillsbury Atta. Atta is an Indian flour, and this brand provides age-old tradition by using 100% whole wheat stone-ground grains offering extra protein, fiber, and minerals.
Progresso
Soup masters Progresso joined General Mills during the Pillsbury acquisition of 2001. Progresso was founded in the early 1990s, and by the ’30s, it was famed for its tomatoes and tomato paste. By the ’50s, it extended sales across the U.S. By the ’80s, it became known for canned soups.
Raisin Nut Bran
Among the cereals aimed at adults, Raisin Nut Bran supplies 28 grams of whole grain per serving and heartiness for long-lived satiety.
Ratio Food
Another General Mills brand focused on healthier eating, Ratio has keto-friendly options, including yogurts, dairy drinks, bars, and granola.
Reese’s Puffs
Reese’s Puffs embraces modern maneuvering, including collaborations with various artists (one limited edition collab sold out in 30 seconds) and the design firm AMBUSH. Media partnerships have also encompassed an AR game and an AR music-making app.
Total
Who says cereal has to be super sugary? Nutritional totality is the founding philosophy behind Total, which provides 100% of the daily recommendation of 11 vitamins and minerals.
Totino’s / Jeno’s
In late 2022, Totino’s pizza rolls became General Mills’ ninth billion-dollar brand. Totino’s began as a full-size pizzeria, established on a $1,500 loan. The mini-pizza giant was bought by Pillsbury for $20 million in 1975.
Trix
The tricolor Trix became the first fruit-flavored cereal when it debuted in 1954.
General Mills resurrected Trix’s fruit shapes after abandoning them for a decade. The brand also revived Cinnamon Toast Crunch using a winning marketing tactic: nostalgia.
Wanchai Ferry
General Mills’ global Chinese food brand was once a dumpling cart at a Hong Kong ferry pier in the late 1970s. In 2007, Wanchai Ferry dinner kits became General Mills’ first intentional foray in the U.S. market.
Wheaties
The whole-grain, B-vitamin-laden Wheaties are General Mill’s first modern cereal, released in 1921. Initially named Washburn’s Whole Wheat Flakes, Wheaties are an accidental creation: wheat bran spilled into a hot oven and quickly crisped into toasty flakes.
Yoki
Yoki is a Brazilian alimentary company making over 600 food items across nine brands, including family-forward snack foods. It was founded in 1960 and then acquired for approximately $853 million in 2012 by General Mills.
Yoplait
Yogurt titan Yoplait is the union of six French dairy co-ops, which joined powers in 1965. History is hidden in the logo, with each co-op represented by a petal in the Yoplait flower.
Yoplait was sold by the Michigan Cottage Cheese company in 1976 and teamed up with General Mills in 1977. In 2021, Yoplait’s annual sales were $927 million.
Does General Mills Own Any Other Companies or Brands?
Major offshoots include Gold Medal Ventures, the “disruptive innovation arm” of General Mills. It’s focused on early-stage startup investments, pairing “deep market research with agile experimentation” and effecting growth equity for promising brands. The investment portfolio includes pet wellness, health foods, and sustainable industry practices.
Additionally, General Mills company announced a $15 million investment in 301 INC, its venture capital arm. The funding promotes racial and gender equality and equity in food entrepreneurship at the intersection of food, culture, and technology.
Who Are General Mills’ Competitors?
General Mills and Kellogg have slugged it out in grocery stores worldwide, but General Mills is currently top dog. General Mills’ market share is 34.2% with $3.1 billion in sales (+9.4% over last year) compared to Kellogg’s 25.3% and $2.3 billion in sales (-5.2%).
Both companies, as well as rivals Quaker and proprietary store brands, saw a decrease in total unit sales in 2022. Only rival company Post Consumer Brands notched an increase in unit sales.
Other competitors include:
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- Nestlé*
- Quaker Oats
- Tyson Foods
- Conagra Brands
- Kraft Heinz Company
*subject to its own boycott
It’s The Whole Enchilada Today, Boys
That means don’t buy anything, but if you must, buy local!
*I’ve read recently that this “Buy Nothing” Day actually continues through the weekend. If you must buy anything, buy from a small, locally-owned establishment.
Vomiting It All Up
Yes, Virginia. It appears this will not be a daily occurrence.
It’s Walmart/Sam’s Club This Week, Boys
Walmart Brands (They’re Not Just The Big Blue Store)
Sam’s Choice
Sam’s Choice is a widely recognized retail brand, owned by Walmart, founded in 1991 and named after the founder of Walmart, Sam Walton. The innovative two-tiered core corporate grocery branding strategy offers customers both premium quality products such as Sam’s Choice, as well as discount-priced staples under the Great Value brand.
Great Value
Great Value is the brand owned by Walmart, which was created in 1993, but products were made as early as 1992. It is part of Walmart’s grocery branding strategy, acting as the second tier or national brand equivalent (NBE). With Great Value, customers receive quality products at an affordable price.
Equate
Equate is a leading brand of products stocked by Walmart, offering a broad range of health, beauty, and general consumer goods. Their range of products includes everything from shaving cream and skin lotion to over-the-counter medications and pregnancy tests, providing customers with a one stop shop for all their needs.
Mainstays
Mainstays is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a variety of home goods, from bedding to kitchen utensils and ready-to-assemble furniture. This brand is part of the larger Better Homes & Gardens brand that features further home decor, furniture, and other items
Ol’ Roy
Ol’ Roy is Walmart’s store brand of dog food, created in 1983 and named after Sam Walton’s dog. It has become the number-one selling brand of dog food in the United States. It is comparable to Nestlé’s Purina.
Special Kitty
Special Kitty is the store brand from Walmart that cat owners trust for their pet’s needs. With a variety of cat food formulas and other cat care items, such as litter and treats, Special Kitty provides great value and quality to help keep cats happy and healthy.
Parent’s Choice
Parent’s Choice is Walmart’s store brand that offers a variety of items, such as diapers, formula, and accessories. This brand has undergone a recent relaunch of its design and packaging in 2010. Parent’s Choice products are produced by Wyeth which is owned by Pfizer. With high-quality and affordable options, Parent’s Choice provides parents with the necessary items for taking care of their children.
Play Day
Play Day, the brand owned by Walmart, is a wide-ranging collection of budget-priced children’s toys. Launching between mid-2014 and early-2015, it replaced Kid Connection as the go-to store for parents looking for quality yet affordable toys for their kids.
Pen+Gear
Pen+Gear is a store brand owned by Walmart that focuses on school and office supplies. They provide everything from pens and paper to paper shredders and binders, and their product range replaced the Casemate brand in 2016. Whatever your workspace or classroom needs, Pen+Gear has you covered.
Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens is the product line owned by Walmart, which is inspired from their popular magazine. It has a wide range of products such as furniture, kitchen products, bedding, curtains and window blinds, decor, and other home products. It also forms the premium tier to the Mainstay home brand.
Hometrends
Hometrends is a brand owned by Walmart specializing in providing customers with small furniture, tableware, and various home decor accessories like rugs and faux plants. Unfortunately, the brand has been discontinued in the US market.
Mainstays Kids
Mainstays Kids is a brand owned by Walmart that specializes in offering furniture sets for kids and teens. Their products are designed to be comfortable, stylish, and durable, allowing them to be enjoyed for years.
Your Zone
Your Zone is a brand owned by Walmart, offering a home product line that caters to teenagers and college students. Known for its appealing and stylish designs, Your Zone provides a variety of affordable items such as bedding sets, storage solutions, furniture, décor and more
Adventure Force
Adventure Force is a brand owned by Walmart that offers an exciting selection of outdoor toys, perfect for summertime fun. From water arms to water blaster guns, Adventure Force has everything you need to make the most of your outdoor adventures.
Allswell
Allswell is a pioneering brand owned by Walmart, offering luxury bedding and mattresses to customers direct to consumer. Their products combine innovative technology with the highest quality materials to provide superior comfort, support, and affordability.AutoDrive
AutoDrive is an automobile care and accessories brand owned by Walmart that provides solutions for all your needs on the road. They have a wide variety of car care products, auto detailing products, interior accessories and some low price exterior accessories such as license plate frames to make your car look its best. Whether you are looking to take preventative maintenance measures or enhance the aesthetic appeal of your vehicle, AutoDrive can help you achieve your desired results.
Best Occasions
Best Occasions is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a wide selection of party decorations and accessories, such as candles and hats. With high quality products at an affordable price, Best Occasions is the perfect choice for all your party needs.
Bike Shop
Bike Shop is a brand established by Walmart and specialized in bicycle tires, tubes, and accessories. They offer high quality products, great prices, and reliable customer service to meet the needs of those looking for quality bike-related items.
Clear American
Clear American is a brand owned by Walmart, specializing in carbonated and flavored water. It was formerly known as Sam’s Choice Clear American. With its selection of bubbly beverages and thirst-quenching flavors, Clear American is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a tasty and refreshing treat.
Co Squared
Co Squared is an innovative cosmetics brand owned by Walmart that is sold exclusively direct-to-consumer.
ColorPlace
ColorPlace is a brand owned by Walmart that specializes in providing high-quality paint and painting tools. The paint itself is produced by PPG, a well-known leader in the industry. ColorPlace has a long history of producing excellent products for both residential and commercial needs, making it an ideal choice for any kind of painting project.
Douglas
Douglas is a brand owned by Walmart that offers budget priced tires. Among its models are the Xtra-Trac and Touring, which are made in a Goodyear plant.
Earth Spirit
Earth Spirit provides comfortable, trendy shoes. Their shoes are made with quality materials and are backed by the power of Walmart.
EverStart
EverStart is the Walmart owned brand for automotive and lawn mower batteries, boasting quality and durable battery-related accessories such as jumper cables. Manufactured by Johnson Controls Inc., with primary production based in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Expert Grill
“Expert Grill” is a brand owned by Walmart, offering an extensive range of grills, charcoal and grilling accessories to help you create delicious outdoor meals.
Fire Side Gourmet
Fire Side Gourmet is a brand that is owned by Walmart and specializes in pre-cooked burgers and steaks. Previously, these products were under the Sam’s Choice label but now they have been rebranded as Fire Side Gourmet.
Gold’s Gym
Gold’s Gym is a brand owned by Walmart, which specializes in athletic and exercise equipment such as weights. The name of the brand is derived from and licensed by the chain of fitness centers founded in 1965 by Joe Gold. Gold’s Gym has become an iconic symbol associated with strength and health over the years, and its products strive to help individuals achieve their own fitness goals.
Hart
Hart, the brand owned by Walmart, offers a wide variety of power tools and outdoor power equipment that are designed to help you complete projects quickly and easily.
Holiday Time
Holiday Time is the perfect brand for all of your Christmas needs. Owned by Walmart, Holiday Time offers a wide range of Christmas items from Christmas trees to decorations and special wrapping paper, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect way to decorate for the holiday season.
Home Bake Value
Home Bake Value, owned by Walmart, is a brand that focuses on providing bread products of the highest quality. Its primary focus is on crafting products that contain the optimum balance of nutrients and taste, enabling customers to enjoy the experience of homemade baking without the hassle. Whether it be their signature, freshly-made loaves, baguettes, rolls, or any other tasty treats, Home Bake Value is the perfect choice for anyone looking for delicious, affordable bakery goods.
Hyper Tough
Hyper Tough is a Walmart-owned brand that offers a wide range of hand tools, hardware and storage, as well as some power tools, although the power tool lineup is gradually being replaced by Hart.
Kid Connection
Kid Connection, owned by Walmart, is a brand that is primarily used for children’s toys. However, it also includes children’s clothing and shoes to meet the needs of the entire family. With quality products from trusted brands, Kids Connection has become a go-to destination for parents and children alike.
Marketside
Marketside is a brand owned by Walmart and specializes in fresh foods, such as salads, soups, breads, and sandwiches, which can be found in various Walmart’s deli, produce, and bakery departments. With Marketside, you can enjoy the convenience and quality of grocery items available at Walmart at an unbeatable value.
Mash-Up Coffee
Mash-Up Coffee, owned by Walmart, is the go-to provider for luxury coffee beans. Their products are made with the highest quality beans and are expertly crafted to provide a unique flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. So if you’re looking for an amazing cup of coffee, Mash-Up Coffee is the perfect choice.
Motile
Motile, the brand owned by Walmart, has a wide variety of products ranging from laptops to miscellaneous tech and tech accessories.
Oak Leaf
Oak Leaf is a brand owned by Walmart, which produces and bottles low-cost wines for approximately $3 per bottle. With its affordable price, Oak Leaf has become a popular choice for those looking for an enjoyable bottle of wine without breaking the bank.
Onn
Onn is a brand owned by Walmart that offers a variety of consumer electronics, computer accessories, audio/visual accessories, and phone/tablet accessories.
Our Finest/Notre Excellence
Our Finest/Notre Excellence is a brand of upscale chip, cookie, frozen dinner and more products that are owned by Walmart and exclusively sold in Canada. It’s comparable to World Table and all the products produced under this brand are made in Canada just for Walmart Canada customers.Overpowered
Overpowered, owned by Walmart, is a brand offering pre-built gaming desktops and laptops. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Overpowered has something for all levels of gamers.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail is a brand owned by Walmart, specializing in outdoor equipment and footwear. Its origins are deeply rooted in the Ozark mountain region in northwest Arkansas where the Walmart Home Office is located. Thus, Ozark Trail provides consumers with reliable, quality products made with the knowledge of the region ingrained in their making.Price First/Prix Budget
Price First/Prix Budget, owned by Walmart, is the brand for all your entry-level everyday needs. It provides products similar to those from Walmart’s Great Value line, but at an even lower price point.
Protege
Protege is a Walmart-owned brand offering luggage and travel accessories for a great value. Featuring a range of products including carry ons, wheeled luggage, and a variety of other items, Protege provides travelers with top-notch luggage and travel accessories, all at an affordable price.
ReliOn
ReliOn, owned by Walmart, is a well-known brand that specializes in diabetes care products. Their range of products include blood glucose and blood pressure monitors, medical thermometers, portable humidifiers and replacement filters for both ReliOn and name brand humidifiers.
Spark Imagine
Spark Imagine is the perfect choice for parents looking for simple, high-quality children’s toys. Owned by Walmart with comparable features to Melissa and Doug, you can be sure that Spark Imagine toys will bring hours of fun and delight.
SuperTech
Walmart owns the SuperTech brand for motor oil, which is suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines. Additionally, the SuperTech brand is used on various other consumable car products, like oil filters, windshield wiper fluid, and transmission fluid.
Tasty
Walmart, in partnership with BuzzFeed, launched Tasty, a brand of kitchen tools. Furthermore, they introduced shoppable recipes connected to the Tasty cooking videos on BuzzFeed, allowing customers to easily purchase the ingredients seen in the videos.
The Office
Walmart owns the Office brand, which provides office supplies and stationery.
Uniquely J
Jet.com, a rapidly expanding e-commerce enterprise owned by Walmart, has debuted its “meticulously assembled” Uniquely J selection, which consists of 50 items including coffee, cleaning supplies, laundry products, pantry items, paper goods, and food storage products.
Walmart Family Mobile
Walmart Family Mobile is the only prepaid mobile phone service available from Walmart, and it utilizes the T-Mobile cellular network.
World Table
Walmart’s exclusive World Table brand offers higher-end versions of items such as salsa, pizza, chips, cookies, etc., compared to Great Value.
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Nestle Companies (They’re Not Just Candy)
Bottled Drinks
Acqua Panna
Acqua Pann is a brand of natural mineral water with a heritage that dates back to 1564. Originating from the rolling hills of Tuscany, Acqua Pann’s water — which is bottled at the source — is known for its unique flavor profile. As such, it has become the product of choice for chefs, sommeliers, and consumers worldwide.
Buxton
Buxton is a natural mineral water brand, which bottles water at the source in the historic spa town of Buxton, England. The brand was established in the 1870s and acquired by Nestlé in 1992. Today, it sells both still and sparkling bottled water.
Contrex
Contrex is a French brand of mineral water, which was acquired in 1992 by Nestlé Waters.
Boost
Boost is a nutritional drinks brand that offers a range of nutrient-rich drinks to support its customers’ varying health and wellness goals. Its products include high-protein nutrition, everyday nutrition, diabetes-friendly nutrition, and high-calorie nutrition. The brand was founded in Leeds, England, in 2001 and acquired by Nestlé in 2006.
Other bottled water brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Erikli
- Essentia
- Henniez
- Hepar
- La Vie
- Impact
- Levissima
- Nałęczowianka
- Nestea
- Nestle Pure Life
- Perrier
- S. Pelligrino
- Vittel
Cereal
GO-FREE Corn Flakes
Launched in 2014, Nestlé’s GO-FREE Corn Flakes is a brand of gluten-free cereal, containing five essential vitamins and made with no artificial colors or flavors.
Cheerios
Cheerios is a popular brand of multigrain breakfast cereal, which was first introduced under the name “Cheerioats” in 1941. In the UK, Cheerios are marketed by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand, while in the U.S. and Canada, the brand is manufactured and marketed by General Mills.
Chocapic
Founded in 1984, Chocapic is a chocolate-flavored whole-grain breakfast cereal sold across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Cini Minis or Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Founded in 1983, this brand of ultra-crunchy, cinnamon-flavored cereal is known as Cini Minis across Europe and Latin America, Croque-Cannelle in France, Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the U.S., and Curiously Cinnamon in the UK. The product is manufactured and marketed by both General Mills and Nestlé.
Other cereal brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Fitness
- Koko Crunch
- Nesquik
- Starbucks Coffee at Home
- Shredded Wheat Original
Coffee and Other Hot Beverages
Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster with cafes in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, as well as in China and Japan. It sells a range of coffee and coffee products online, including brew tools and drinkware.
Blue Bottle Coffee also offers a subscription service, which coffee lovers can tailor to their preferences. The coffee beans are roasted daily to order in small batches and shipped to customers directly from the roastery.
Other coffee brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- NesCafe
- Nespresso
- Milo
- Roastelier
Chocolate, Confectionary, and Ice Cream
Aero
Aero launched in 1935, selling the world’s first-ever bubbly chocolate. Today, the brand’s melt-in-the-mouth products include Aero Melts sharing bags, standard chocolate bars, chocolate mousses, and hot chocolate and mocha powders.
Although Aero products were only on sale to U.S. consumers for a short period in the 1980s, the brand remains hugely popular overseas. In 2024, for example, Aero was voted one of the most popular chocolate bars in the UK.
Antica Gelateria Del Corso
Antica Gelateria Del Corso uses only the finest Italian ingredients to produce an extensive range of authentic gelato and sorbet. The brand was founded in Parma in the early 20th century by Giuseppe Tanara, a young man with an unparalleled passion for ice cream making.
To this day, the brand maintains Tanara’s commitment to perfection, continually fine-tuning its recipes and introducing new products.
Baci Perugina
Baci (meaning “kisses”) Perugina is an Italian brand of chocolate, which was developed in Perugia, Italy in 1922 by confectionery entrepreneur, Luisa Spagnoli. Today, it sells a range of milk, dark, and white chocolates, each filled with the brand’s rich chocolate-hazelnut filling and a whole hazelnut and finished with a double coating of chocolate.
Cailler
Founded by François-Louis Caille in 1819, Cailler is Switzerland’s oldest chocolate brand. The chocolatier operated independently for many decades before being acquired by Nestlé in 1929. Today, it sells a range of souvenir chocolates, chocolate bars, pralines, biscuits, and baking chocolate.
Drumstick
Drumstick manufactures a variety of frozen dessert-filled ice cream cones. The brand was founded almost by accident when I.C Parker, a candy factory worker, accidentally dropped an ice cream cone he was eating into a vat of chocolate, after which he retrieved it and placed it onto a counter covered in peanuts. The resulting product earned its brand name thanks to its resemblance to a chicken drumstick.
Other confectionary, chocolate, and ice cream brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Extreme
- Haagen-Dazs
- Hsu Fu Chi
- KitKat
- La Laitiere
- Lion Cereal
- Maxibon
- Milkybar
- Movenpick
- Munch
- Nestle Cui Cui Shark
- Nestle Les Recettes de l’Atelier
- Orion
- Quality Street
- Smarties
- Toll House
- Garoto
Pet Care
Nestlé’s pet care brands are marketed and manufactured by its subsidiary, Purina PetCare.
Alpo
Since its inception in 1936, this dog food brand has focused on developing simple and nutritious dog food. Today, it sells a range of wet and dry food made with high-quality protein sources and produced only in U.S. facilities.
Dentalife
Dentalife is a brand of dental dog chews. Its products are designed to help owners introduce a proper oral care routine for their pets, which can contribute to them living an overall healthier life.
Dog Chow
Founded in 1926, Dog Chow is a brand of dog food. The brand’s dry and wet dog food recipes offer 100% complete and balanced nutrition for adult dogs using high-quality protein and no fillers.
Bakers
Bakers is a brand of dog food that produces dry food for puppies, adult dogs, small dogs, and senior dogs, as well as a range of dog treats. Bakers products are nutritionally balanced for a dog’s daily needs and have no added artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Beggin’
Beggin’ is a brand of dog food. Its dog treats, which are designed to look, smell, and taste like bacon, are made with real meat in U.S. facilities. Available flavors include original bacon, pizza, and loaded bacon and cheese fries.
Busy Bone
Busy Bone is a brand of dog food that produces dog chew treats, including easily digestible rawhide alternatives and long-lasting beef hide chew bones. Its products contain real meat and are made with no artificial FD&C colors.
Cat Chow
Cat Chow is voted the #1 dry cat food brand in America. It sells a range of dry cat food products that cater to cats of all ages and pets with sensitive stomachs, hairballs, joint problems, and compromised immune systems. All Cat Chow products are packed with nutrients, including real protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Other pet food brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Fancy Feast
- Felix
- Friskies
- Gourmet
- Lily’s Kitchen
- Merrick
- Pro Plan Veterinary Diets
- Purina
- Purina Pro Plan
- Tidy Cats
- Supercoat
- Terra Canis
Food Cupboard, Frozen Food, Supplements, and Baby Products
Buitoni
In 1827, Giulia Buitoni and her husband, Giovan Battista Buitoni, opened a small pasta shop in Sansepolcro, Italy, quickly attracting buyers from afar. Today, the brand’s product range includes pasta, sauces, pestos, and grated cheese.
Carnation
Carnation was founded by Swiss-born Johann Baptist Meyenberg in 1899 after he emigrated to the U.S. to pursue his business dream. Founded as the Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company, Carnation’s first product was canned evaporated milk.
Nestlé acquired the Carnation Company in 1984 and later brought all of its milk products under the Carnation brand name. Today, it sells original, vegan, and fat-free condensed milk and a range of dessert sauces, caramels, evaporated milk, and creams.
Compleat
Compleat is a nutritionally complete formula made with real fruit and vegetable ingredients and a delicious fruity flavor for tube feeding or drinking. It is the only nutritionally complete solution that contains ingredients derived from food.
Compleat launched its first blenderized tube-feeding formula in 1971 and now produces 16 formulas designed to support a wide range of nutritional applications.
Coffee Mate
Coffee Mate is a lactose and cholesterol-free creamer designed to make coffee richer, smoother, and creamier. Coffee Mate’s product range includes liquids, powders, and concentrates, as well as reduced fat and sugar-free options.
DiGiorno
DiGiorno was introduced by Kraft Foods in 1995, selling a range of frozen pizzas with a doughy crust that rose when baked. Providing a welcome change to flat, crunchy pizza crusts, to which consumers had previously been limited, DiGiorno became the top-selling frozen pizza brand in the U.S. within three years.
The brand was acquired by Nestlé in 2010 for $3.7 billion in cash. Today, its product range includes rising crust, stuffed crust, croissant crust, thin crust, Detroit-style, and gluten-free pizzas.
Other food cupboard/frozen food brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Garden Gourmet
- Gerber
- Hot Pockets
- Lean Cuisine
- Life Cuisine
- Maggi
- Minor’s
- Thomy
- Stouffer’s
- Sweet Earth
Supplements
Vital Proteins
Founded in 2013 by Kurt Seidensticker, Vital Proteins is one of the nation’s most popular collagen brands, designed to support healthy skin, hair, nails, bones, and joints. Its product range includes Collagen Peptides for hair, skin, and nails, Marine Collagen to promote youthful skin, and Collagen Creamer, which is added to coffee.
Nestlé acquired a majority stake in Vital Proteins in 2020 and completed the final acquisition in 2022. The brand continues to run out of Chicago, Illinois. Other supplements brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- Vitaflo
- Peptamen
- Garden of Life
- Nature’s Bounty
- Persona
- Resource
- Solgar
Baby Products
Cerelac
Cerelac is a brand of instant wheat-based cereal. Its products serve as supplementary food for infants aged 6-24 months, providing essential nutrients to aid growth and development when milk is no longer the sole item in a child’s diet.
Other baby product brands owned by Nestlé include:
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- NaturNes
- Nido
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Coca-Cola (and Dixie Cup) pioneered the recycling movement in the 40’s to get people to return valuable glass bottles by charging almost half of the cost of the drink in a returnable fee. Nearly everyone returned their bottles; it was a huge success. When they switched to plastic in the 50’s it became more profitable to just toss bottles away so they used shell organizations to secretly lobby congress and senates to kill recycling bills while simultaneously creating massive ad campaigns to convince the public that recycling was all the consumer’s responsibility. This isn’t a conspiracy theory, it’s public knowledge that gets drowned out in the noise made by their PR firms.
Last year Coca-Cola was still up to the same environmental villainry. More recycling advertising campaigns and killed bottle-fee bills which have been long proven to massively boost recycling rates but also push the cost of recycling from the consumer onto the manufacturer. That’s also detailed in the previous link.
Don’t ever make the mistake of thinking that large corporations care about this world or anything in it other than profit. They’ll engage in charity as an investment if the campaign offers good return for their brand value and public image, but don’t think for a second we can get capitalists to behave ethically through any other means through any other means than forcing them to do it.
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