General Mills CEO Expects to Make Bolt On Acquisitions, Focusing on New Products for Growth

General Mills is launching several new products to help grow its business, but the company isn't ruling out bolt-on acquisitions.
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General Mills (GIS) - Get Report is launching several new products to help grow its business, but the company isn't ruling out bolt-on acquisitions. Ken Powell, chairman & CEO of General Mills says the company is always evaluating M&A opportunities, but is primarily focused on organic growth. General Mills has been removing additives from foods and pushing into organic, which Powell believes is a lasting trend. He said the company will be launching several new yogurt products to try to boost sales. TheStreet's Rhonda Schaffler has details from the New York Stock Exchange.