Article: Betty Crocker makes points in new way

Betty Crocker makes points in new way

By KARREN MILLS

Associated Press

Sunday, March 17, 2002

Golden Valley, Minn. -- After helping generations of homemakers collect sets of traditional flatware and dishes, the Betty Crocker catalog is taking a slightly different tack: selling trendier kitchen ware.

So along with Oneida knives and forks and English Rose tea sets, consumers leafing through the catalog are now finding silicone spatulas that withstand high heat and stainless steel ball-tip whisks, some of the most popular new kitchen gadgets on the market. They're also finding well-known kitchen brands including Oxo and KitchenAid.

The changes are part of General Mills Corp.'s attempt to boost ...

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