The congestion is affecting nearly all fertilizer producers operating in the region and is tightening near-term urea availability ahead of expected demand from major importers, including Brazil.
The report marks the company’s 56th year of reporting on its environmental and social impact, and reinforces General Mills’ commitment to transparency as part of the “Standing for Good” pillar of its Accelerate business strategy.
Despite significant headwinds from divestitures and strategic reinvestments, General Mills reaffirmed its full-year fiscal 2026 outlook, signaling confidence in a volume-driven recovery in the final quarter.
The report highlights continued global retail sales growth, meaningful net store expansion, and higher operating income as the company closed out a year of steady demand and strategic investment.
Flowers Foods reported a mixed set of operating improvements, offset by a material non cash charge, resulting in a net loss for the period.