Kellogg Removes Rice From Famous Cereals Over Weather Disruptions
Published 7h ago · Latest report 5h ago · Product launch
Affects United Kingdom
Kellogg replaces rice in popular cereals with flour due to climate-driven supply challenges.
Kellogg has removed whole grains of rice from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, replacing them with rice flour and corn flour. The food giant cited changing weather conditions for the ingredient switch needed to maintain product quality.
- The causeClimate disruptions have impacted the availability and harvest of certain grain varieties.
- The alternativeRice Krispies now relies on rice flour while Coco Pops blend rice flour with corn flour.
Why it matters
Global agricultural supply chains face mounting pressures from extreme weather patterns that disrupt traditional crop yields. Staple ingredients like grain are increasingly subject to reformulation as manufacturers adapt to volatile harvests.
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Kellogg has reformulated Rice Krispies and Coco Pops by removing rice and using rice flour or corn flour due to changing weather conditions affecting grain availability.
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- The GuardianSnap and crackle but no pop: Rice Krispies reformulated due to lack of rice5h ago · open ↗
- The IndependentKellogg’s removes rice grains from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather’7h ago · open ↗
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