"School needs continue to evolve, and at General Mills, we’re proud to lead with solutions that help our  partners stay ready for what’s next,” says Pankaj Sharma, segment president of North America Foodservice at General Mills. "That’s why we keep innovating across our K-12 portfolio—introducing new products, improving familiar favorites and creating solutions that are easier to prepare and appealing to students. The result is regulation-ready options, convenient formats, and familiar brands kids love—all designed to help schools serve with confidence.”  

These latest innovations reflect General Mills Foodservice’s continued leadership in K-12, it says. Today, more than 75% of the company’s K-12 portfolio is whole grain-rich, and General Mills Foodservice continues to reduce added sugars and sodium. In March, the company announced that its entire portfolio of K-12 foods was made without certified colors, successfully achieving this milestone ahead of its summer 2026 commitment.   

Highlights from the latest K-12 portfolio updates include:   

• New Pillsbury Mini Pancake Puffs - These whole grain-rich, pancake puffs are available in Maple and Strawberry. Individually wrapped, they can be served thawed or heated, require no syrup, and are suitable for grab-and-go breakfast, cafeteria lines, or breakfast in the classroom.  
• New Pillsbury 1 Grain Muffins - Available in two flavors, Blueberry and Chocolate Chip, the thaw-and-serve muffins reportedly contain 25% less sugar than the leading competitor and are whole grain-rich, Smart Snacks compliant, and designed to help meet SY 27-28 regulations.   
• New & Revamped Pillsbury Whole Grain Cinnamon Rolls - Expanding its #1-selling K-12 cinnamon roll portfolio, General Mills Foodservice is introducing a new 1 Grain variety while renovating its 2 Grain offering. With no thawing or proofing required, the beloved cinnamon rolls go from freezer to oven in as little as 13 minutes. Both varieties feature a sodium level designed to help meet SY 27-28 weekly limits and no high-fructose corn syrup.  
• Gold Medal Whole Grain-Rich Variety Muffin Mix - Building on growing demand for scratch baking solutions, the revamped scratch mix features no certified colors or artificial flavors and helps operators prepare for upcoming SY 27-28 weekly added sugars and sodium limits. Extremely versatile, Gold Medal Whole Grain-Rich Variety Muffin Mix can be used to make sweet or savory items, from muffins to biscuits, sheet-pan desserts and more. 
  

General Mills Foodservice remains focused on helping K-12 school programs grow stronger through ongoing innovation and renovation across its portfolio, it notes.

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