Kellogg’s says it is removing rice from some cereals, including Rice Krispies and Coco Pops, citing “changing weather conditions.” The company reformulates the products so they can maintain consistent quality even as rice supply or quality is affected.
According to the reports, Rice Krispies is reformulated to use rice flour instead of rice grains. Coco Pops is described as using a blend of rice flour and corn flour rather than rice, with the aim of keeping the cereals’ performance consistent.
Coverage is largely aligned on the central claim that Kellogg’s is changing cereal ingredients due to weather-related effects on rice. The Guardian and The Independent both describe removals affecting multiple cereals, while the Belfast Telegraph items focus specifically on Rice Krispies. The differing emphasis is mainly on which cereal products are highlighted and the level of detail about the substitute ingredients.
