The business will be managed by Walker, who also heads General Mills Brazil. He will be supported by a leadership team consisting of key managers from both General Mills and Yoki.
Founded by Yoshizo Kitano in 1960, Yoki markets more than 600 items under nine brands, including Yoki and Kitano branded flours and other basic foods, popcorn, convenient meals, soups, desserts and seasonings. It also markets Yokitos snacks, Lin Tea tea products and soy beverages under the Mais Vita brand.
Yoki’s performance will be included in General Mills’ results beginning in its second quarter of this fiscal year.
Source: General Mills
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