date:Dec 21, 2012
ond-quarter net sales for General Mills U.S. Retail segment grew 2 percent to $2.98 billion, reflecting increased pound volume. The Snacks, Small Planet Foods and Meals divisions each recorded net sales gains and Frozen Foods net sales essentially matched prior-year levels. These results offset declines in net sales for the Yoplait, Big G, and Baking Products divisions. Advertising and media expense was 1 percent below strong year-ago levels that grew 6 percent. U.S. Retail segment operating pro