US: General Mills looks to emerging markets for M&A deals

By Michelle Russell | 20 September 2012

US food group General Mills has said it will look to the emerging markets for acquisition opportunities as the company faces a decline in domestic sales.

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US food group General Mills has said it will look to the emerging markets for acquisition opportunities as the company faces a decline in domestic sales.

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