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From our U.S. headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, General Mills operates in more than 100 countries on six continents. Our 28,000 employees generate $15.9 billion in annual revenues. More than 30 of our 100-plus U.S. consumer brands generate annual retail sales in excess of $100 million. We strive every day to live our mission of Nourishing Lives: Through our branded products, through the communities we serve, and in the way we work to preserve the environment for future generations. Our corporate philanthropy in fiscal year 2009 reached $91 million, or 5 percent of the company's pretax profit. Including food donations, disaster relief, strategic philanthropy and financial support for charitable programs, General Mills
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committed 5 percent of the company's pretax profit to worthy causes. Our global brand portfolio includes: We also market strong local brands, such as Jus-Rol in the United Kingdom, Diablitos meat spread in Venezuela, Latina pasta in Australia and La Salteña dough in Argentina. Cereal Partners Worldwide (CPW), our 50-50 joint venture with Nestlé, is a leading producer of breakfast cereal with brands such as Zucosos, Chocapic, Nesquik and Shreddies. General Mills also is a leading supplier of baking and other food products to the foodservice and commercial baking industries.
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