KELLOGG'S CEREAL: A STORY OF MISSED STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES

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Kellogg's $3 billion sale to Ferrero marks the decline of a brand that once led the cereal aisle but failed to adapt to changing consumer habits. While General Mills leaned into whole grains and wellness trends, Kellogg's remained focused on sugary cereals tied to outdated consumption patterns. The company found growth in snacks and spun those assets into Kellanova, which Mars acquired for $30 billion. Still, Kellogg's missed adjacent opportunities in health and breakfast by failing to revisit its core value proposition.