ProgressOh! Makeover Contest Celebrates "Oh!" Moments

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Progresso^® announces the return of the ProgressOh! Makeover Contest that celebrates the weight management journey of three deserving Progresso fans with an ultimate makeover experience in Los Angeles. The contest is now open for entries at www.Progresso.com/ProgressOh.

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Progresso has 40 soups under 100 calories per serving, helping soup-eaters beat diet boredom and stick to weight management goals. To celebrate the success of fans and their "Oh!" moments, whether it's zipping up "skinny jeans" post-baby or simply feeling healthier and stronger overall, Progresso will give three deserving winners a trip for two to Los Angeles and a head-to-toe makeover. The makeover includes roundtrip airfare and accommodations for four days/three nights, a $1,000 gift card and two tickets to a taping of E! "Fashion Police."

"From red carpet events to parties, I see celebrities having unforgettable 'Oh!' moments all the time  – those moments when they feel confident, empowered and happy," said Catt Sadler, celebrity news correspondent. "I love that the ProgressOh! Makeover Contest gives three extraordinary people a chance to be completely pampered and experience that 'Oh!' moment everyone deserves."

New this year, the contest has three phases – entry, voting and the grand prize trip. Fans can enter the ProgressOh! Makeover Contest through Feb. 28, 2014 by sharing a photo and explaining why they deserve a makeover at www.Progresso.com/ProgressOh. On Mar. 10, six finalists will be announced on the contest website where fans can vote for the winners until April 10. The three winners will be announced on or around April 15. The grand prize trip will take place May 5, 2014 to May 8, 2014. For rules and additional details, please visit www.Progresso.com/ProgressOh.

Progresso Soup
Crafted for taste, Progresso Soups are made from authentic recipes using only the highest quality ingredients. Founded as an Italian import company by Vincent Taormina over 100 years ago, Progresso has grown to become the most popular brand of ready-to-serve soup in the United States. Progresso offers over 40 soups between 50 and 100 calories per serving, including popular flavors from the Traditional, Light, Vegetable Classics, Rich & Hearty and Heart Healthy sublines.

Progresso Soup is a member of the family of brands within General Mills (NYSE: GIS), headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. Visit www.progresso.com.

About General Mills
General Mills is one of the world's leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Wanchai Ferry, Yoki, and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills had fiscal 2013 worldwide sales of US $17.8 billion.

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