UPDATE: UK: Kellogg, Mars defend Which? cereal bar claims
By Michelle Russell | 20 August 2012
UK cereal firm Kellogg and food giant Mars have defended themselves against a Which? report that has criticised the content of cereal bars made by the companies.
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UK cereal firm Kellogg and food giant Mars have defended themselves against a Which? report that has criticised the content of cereal bars made by the companies.
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