Posted 2/27/2024, 1:24:00 PM
Kellogg's Faces Backlash After CEO Suggests Cereal as Affordable Dinner
- Kellogg's CEO recommended cereal as an affordable dinner option for struggling families, prompting backlash
- Critics point out cereal prices have climbed 28% while Kellogg's profits are up
- Nutritionists note cereal lacks nutrients and fiber compared to a full meal
- Social media users accused the company of exploiting poverty for marketing spin and profits
- Some comments compared the CEO to Marie Antoinette's "let them eat cake" quote about hungry peasants