Haeg (July 17, 2000). General Mills Acquires Pillsbury. Minnesota Public Radio. External links Pillsbury Baking website (J.M. Smucker Company) Food product brands Baking mixes General Mills Manufacturing companies based in Minneapolis Defunct companies based in Minneapolis American companies established in 1869 Food and drink companies established in 1869 1869 establishments in Minnesota 2001 disestablishments in Minnesota General Mills brands The J.M. Smucker Co. brands Pillsbury family 2001 mergers and acquisitions