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James Ford Bell

American business leader and philanthropist (1879-1961) who founded General Mills in 1928 by consolidating Washburn-Crosby with other regional mills. Served as president and chairman of the merged company for many years. Previously led Washburn-Crosby, the Minneapolis flour miller behind Gold Medal flour, and pioneered branded flour marketing. A University of Minnesota regent for 24 years and a major philanthropist to the university's libraries and medical research.

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    US multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods.

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  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Mills
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Ford_Bell
  3. https://www.generalmills.com/news-and-stories/stories/60-years-of-food-research-and-innovation-at-jfb

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