General Mills will close three of its Missouri production sites as part of a broader supply chain restructuring aimed at increasing efficiency. The closures include a pizza crust facility in St. Charles and two pet food plants in Joplin, which were acquired in the company’s $1.45 billion purchase of Whitebridge Pet Brands in 2024.
The restructuring forms part of a multiyear initiative to streamline operations and cut costs. General Mills expects to record $82 million in charges from the closures, including $43 million in asset write-offs and $6 million in severance and related expenses during the second quarter of fiscal 2026. The company has not disclosed the number of employees affected.
The move follows earlier decisions to wind down its G-Works innovation unit and pause new investments by venture capital arm 301 Inc. The measures are designed to deliver around $100 million in annual savings and optimise the company’s manufacturing footprint.
General Mills joins several other major food manufacturers, including PepsiCo, Conagra Brands and Post Holdings, in restructuring production networks in response to cost pressures and changing consumer spending patterns.