US food giant Kellogg‘s has announced it is to cut the amount of sugar in its three top selling children’s cereals in the UK by between 20% and 40% by the middle of next year.
The lines are Coco Pops, Rice Krispies, and Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes.
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Kellogg’s also says it will stop selling Ricicles and cease end on-pack promotions aimed at children on Frosties.
Kellogg’s UK’s managing director Oli Morton told BBC Radio 5 Live’s Wake Up To Money that “consumers are asking for a healthier way to start the day”.
“Taste and health have to go hand in hand,” he said.
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It plans to cut the amount of sugar in Coco Pops from 30g per 100g to 17g, a 40% reduction.
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By GlobalDataSugar in Rice Krispies will be cut by 20% and in Rice Krispies Multi-Grain Shapes it will be reduced by 30% per serving.
The decision comes amid pressure on food firms to cut sugar levels to combat obesity.
