Rounds are a portable, hearty on-the-go oatmeal menu item for school feeding programs.
WHAT: General Mills Foodservice introduces Nature Valley™ Soft Oatmeal Rounds, a new individually-wrapped, whole grain-rich item to help schools round out their menus throughout the day. Featuring real fruit puree and hearty oatmeal, the soft-baked rounds offer students long-lasting energy with 32 grams of whole grains and give schools a 2-ounce equivalent grain item that that works across multiple dayparts and feeding scenarios.
The product’s oven-able packaging allows schools to heat and serve or thaw and serve for a low-prep menu item with minimal handling. General Mills has also included microwaveable instructions for at-home use. From one of Gen Z’s top 10 snack brands , Nature Valley Soft Oatmeal Rounds come in two flavors: Apple Cinnamon and Banana Chocolate Chip.
Nature Valley™ Soft Oatmeal Rounds
WHERE: For more information on the new Nature Valley Soft Oatmeal Rounds and other products for school feeding programs , K-12 foodservice directors can contact their General Mills Foodservice sales representative, call 1-800-243-5687 or visit www.generalmillsfoodservice.com.
About General Mills Convenience & Foodservice
The General Mills Convenience & Foodservice division serves the convenience, foodservice and bakery industries by providing quality products from time-trusted brands along with culinary, nutrition education and marketing resources to help operators succeed. Its distinguished brand portfolio includes Big G Cereals, Yoplait, Nature Valley, Gold Medal, Pillsbury, Chex Mix, Bugles, Gardetto’s and Annie’s. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, the division had fiscal 2019 net sales of $1.97 billion. For more information, please visit www.generalmillsfoodservice.com.
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CONTACT: Sarah Peterson General Mills Convenience & Foodservice 763.764.6364/media.line@genmills.com