Kellogg's breakfast cereals

Brand origin and early history

Kellogg's traces its origin to W. K. Kellogg's Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company, founded in the United States in the early 1900s; the brand became Kellogg Company and grew into a global maker of breakfast cereals and related convenience foods. (britannica.com)

Corporate structure and recent changes

In October 2023 the historic Kellogg Company separated into two independent public companies: Kellanova (retaining international cereal and snack brands and snacks like Pringles and Pop‑Tarts) and WK Kellogg Co (owning the North American cereal portfolio). The Kellogg's brand name continues to be used across regions but is stewarded by these different corporate entities depending on geography. (investor.kellanova.com)

Ownership developments (2024–2025) and current stewardship

After the 2023 separation, large strategic acquisition agreements were announced: Mars, Inc. reached an agreement to acquire Kellanova (coverage and regulatory review reported in 2024–2025), and Ferrero Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire WK Kellogg Co (announced 2025). These announced transactions were widely reported and, if completed, would place the international and North American portions of the Kellogg's business under different global consumer‑goods owners (Mars and Ferrero respectively); readers should verify the current legal closing status for each deal in the relevant regulatory jurisdictions. (theguardian.com)

Manufacturing and distribution

Kellogg's products are manufactured in multiple countries with global production footprints, major plants in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and other regions. Because Kellogg's (as a brand) is produced under different corporate entities by region, manufacturing origins vary by SKU and market — common answer: "Multiple countries." (investor.kellanova.com)

Practical summary

• Product: Kellogg's — primarily known for breakfast cereals and related convenience foods.
• Origin: United States (W. K. Kellogg, Battle Creek).
• Manufacturing: Multiple countries (global manufacturing footprint).
• Corporate stewardship as of the latest public reporting: two separate companies after the 2023 split (Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co); acquisition agreements reported with Mars, Inc. (Kellanova) and Ferrero Group (WK Kellogg Co). Verify transaction closing status for the most current ultimate owner information. (britannica.com)