The proposed $36 billion acquisition has received all but one of 28 required regulatory clearances. Antitrust review by the European Commission is ongoing.
The transaction expands C.H. Guenther’s tortilla manufacturing capacity and deepens its relationships with foodservice and quick-service restaurant customers.
CMI supported over 350 construction-related jobs during the development of the plant and expects to add an additional 150 jobs once the facility opens in the fall.
This change impacts only a small portion of General Mills’ portfolio, as nearly all its U.S. and K-12 school offerings today are made without certified colors.
The company says 90% of its products don’t contain FD&C colors, but for those that do, they will work to remove or replace FD&C colors by the end of 2027.