Kellogg's - Breakfast cereals & snack foods

Brand origin and product scope

Kellogg's began in Battle Creek, Michigan—originally founded as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company by W.K. Kellogg in 1906—and built its global reputation on ready-to-eat breakfast cereals and related convenience foods. (britannica.com)

Manufacturing and geographic footprint

Kellogg's products are manufactured in multiple countries worldwide; the brand operates extensive manufacturing and distribution networks across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, so production is regionally localized to serve local markets. (en.wikipedia.org)

Corporate structure and ultimate ownership (2023–2026 context)

In October 2023 the original Kellogg Company split into two publicly traded companies—Kellanova (retaining many global snacking and international cereal businesses) and WK Kellogg (holding a portfolio of North American cereal brands). (investopedia.com)

In 2025 Ferrero (the Italian confectionery group) agreed to acquire WK Kellogg, which covers many legacy North American Kellogg cereal brands; as a result, Kellogg-branded rights and ownership are split by region and business line: Kellanova holds broad international and snacking rights while Ferrero became the acquirer of the North American cereal business previously held by WK Kellogg. (ft.com)

Practical summary

For data systems: label manufacturing origin as "Multiple countries." For brand origin use "United States" and for ultimate ownership record the split: Kellanova (U.S.-headquartered, global snacking & international cereal rights) and Ferrero (Italy) via its acquisition of WK Kellogg for the North American cereal portfolio as of 2025. (en.wikipedia.org)