Washburn-Crosby Company

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Company
gptkbp:acquired_by gptkb:General_Mills
gptkbp:acquisition gptkb:Cereal_Partners_Worldwide
acquired several regional mills
gptkbp:acquisition_year 1928
gptkbp:advertising gptkb:Betty_Crocker
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Betty_Crocker
high customer retention rates
gptkbp:brand_recognition widely recognized in North America
gptkbp:community_engagement support local farmers
gptkbp:community_support engages in local community initiatives
gptkbp:customer_base bakers and food manufacturers
gptkbp:economic_impact growing international markets
gptkbp:employees over 35,000
gptkbp:financial_performance strong revenue growth
gptkbp:financial_stability consistent profitability
gptkbp:financials publicly traded since 1928
gptkbp:founded 1866
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
gptkbp:founder gptkb:William_Washburn
gptkbp:global_presence operations in over 100 countries
gptkbp:has_culture emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Minneapolis,_Minnesota
gptkb:Minneapolis
gptkbp:historical_achievement first flour mill built in 1866
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered the milling industry in the U. S.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Washburn-Crosby Company
gptkbp:industry food processing
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:Quaker_Oats
focus on new product development
developed new milling techniques
gptkbp:is_respected_by trusted brand among consumers
gptkbp:key_people gptkb:James_Ford_Bell
gptkbp:leadership dominant player in the flour market
strong executive team
gptkbp:legacy influenced American baking culture
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:market gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:market_position top player in the food industry
gptkbp:market_share leading flour producer in the U. S.
gptkbp:marketing_strategy diversification of product lines
gptkbp:merged_with gptkb:Pillsbury_Company
gptkbp:notable_event introduction of self-rising flour
gptkbp:notable_products gptkb:Gold_Medal_Flour
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:General_Mills
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:Cereal_Partners_Worldwide
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with agricultural organizations
gptkbp:philanthropy donations to food banks
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Washburn-Crosby_Company
gptkbp:product_line baking products
gptkbp:product_quality high standards for flour production
gptkbp:products flour
gptkbp:renamed gptkb:General_Mills,_Inc.
gptkbp:research_and_development invests in food technology
gptkbp:revenue $18 billion (2020)
gptkbp:social_responsibility focus on nutrition and wellness
gptkbp:subsidiary gptkb:Pillsbury_Company
gptkbp:supply_chain extensive distribution network
efficient logistics and distribution
focus on ethical sourcing practices
gptkbp:sustainability_efforts reduce environmental impact
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives sustainable sourcing of ingredients
gptkbp:trade NYSE: GIS
gptkbp:training commitment to workforce development
gptkbp:type gptkb:public_company
gptkbp:variant wide range of baking products
gptkbp:website www.generalmills.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Betty_Crocker
gptkb:Cadwallader_C._Washburn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6