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Daily Record
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
I tried supermarket coco pops and one was better than Kellogg's and 65p cheaper
I put my taste buds to the test by trying out supermarket own-brand coco pops from M&S, Aldi and Sainsbury's to see if they could match up to the big brand Kellogg's Coco Pops are a breakfast staple for many, with their crunchy, chocolatey goodness instantly transporting us back to our childhood. Whether you prefer them with hot or cold milk, the best part about this cereal is undoubtedly the end, where you get to enjoy the divine chocolate milk after you've eaten every pop and crackle. However, with the cost of living being a major concern for everyone now, many of us are on the lookout for cheaper alternatives to big-name brands like Kellogg's. As someone who lives with five children who are always craving this chocolatey delight every morning, I can attest that it doesn't come cheap. Intrigued to see if supermarket own-brand versions could match (or even surpass) the original, I decided to conduct a blind taste test with brands from M&S, Sainsbury's, and Aldi. Surprisingly, one box turned out to be even better than Kellogg's in terms of taste - and it's more affordable too, reports the Express. Here's how I conducted my taste test There's no one better to taste-test supermarket-brand cereals against the classic than my picky-eating nieces and nephews, who swear they cannot eat anything for breakfast but Kellogg's. After not much convincing, my seven-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14-year-old agreed to be involved, as did my older brother (36). I used an empty cardboard box and cut a small square window on one side. Each participant had to close their eyes while I poured different cereals into identical small white bowls The corresponding cereal box would be placed inside the box underneath the bowl, so I could see the brand while the tester was unaware of it. The tester would then sample the cereal in each bowl (with their plain milk of choice) and then guess which brand they think belongs to that bowl. They would then tell me their favourite bowl. The results As expected, the seven-year-old was all over the place. Despite me telling him exactly what the brands are, he guessed "Lidl" or "from around the corner"... whatever that means. He also guessed Sainsbury's twice for the bowls and was convinced I was tricking him. In the end, he chose the second bowl as his top pick. Initially, he thought it was Lidl's offering, but after a quick reminder of the options, he settled on Kellogg's; however, he was actually munching on M&S's version. Next up was my niece, who proved to be the toughest critic. She was utterly repulsed by Aldi's version and unimpressed with Sainsbury's. Despite getting mixed up with the M&S brand during tasting, she admitted it had a hint of flavour, but ultimately, nothing could surpass the "classic Kellogg's taste." My 13-year-old nephew was next in line. With minimal commentary and few facial expressions (typical teenage behaviour), it was tricky to gauge his preferences. He mistook Kellogg's for M&S, but his top choice was bowl number two, Sainsbury's (even though he thought it was M&S). Since we only had three tasters, I roped in my brother, who fancies himself a cereal aficionado, to take on the challenge. He quickly pinpointed Kellogg's, but got the other brands entirely muddled up (he also cheated by examining the colour of each bowl, as Kellogg's is darker and glossier). The kids were keen to keep the experiment going, so with their uncle's help, they put me to the test. I was uncertain about the first bowl I tried; it was pleasant, but I didn't want to make a guess just yet. The second bowl, I immediately assumed, was M&S as it had a rather posh taste and richer notes of dark chocolate that I wasn't fond of (spoiler alert, I was mistaken). I immediately identified the third bowl as Aldi's due to its lack of flavour. My niece and I concurred that the 79p box was akin to munching on cardboard. I also correctly identified the final bowl as Sainsbury's. There's a distinctive taste (or perhaps it's the aroma) to their own-brand foods that gives them away - but since we frequently shop there, I'm probably overly familiar with the brand. To my surprise, M&S emerged as my top pick, priced at £1.70, which is cheaper than the smaller 295g Kellogg's box costing £2.35. The Kellogg's version tasted bitter to me, while the M&S variant had just the right amount of chocolatey delight. The seven-year-old also chose M&S as his favourite, and it was a close second for my niece and brother. If you're dealing with fussy eaters but want to save some pennies, M&S choco pops are the best alternative you can purchase, saving you a decent 65p.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
I tried M&S, Aldi and Sainsbury's coco pops - one was better than Kellogg's and 65p cheaper
Coco Pops are a household favourite, but the Kellogg's branded boxes can be quite pricey. With that in mind, I tested out the best own-brand dupe on the market Coco Pops are a breakfast staple that instantly transport us back to our childhood with every crunchy, chocolatey mouthful. Whether you're a fan of hot or cold milk, the best bit about this cereal is undoubtedly slurping up the chocolate milk after you've crunched through every pop and crackle. However, with the cost of living weighing heavily on everyone's minds, many of us are on the hunt for cheaper alternatives to big-name brands like Kellogg's. As someone who shares a home with five children who can't get enough of this chocolatey treat each morning, I know all too well how expensive it can be. Intrigued to see if supermarket own-brand versions could hold their own against (or even surpass) the original, I decided to conduct a blind taste test with brands from M&S, Sainsbury's, and Aldi. Astonishingly, one box proved to be even tastier than Kellogg's - and it's more affordable too, reports the Express. How I conducted my taste test There's no one better to taste-test supermarket-brand cereals against the classic than my picky-eating nieces and nephews, who swear they cannot eat anything for breakfast but Kellogg's. After not much convincing, my seven-year-old, 13-year-old, and 14-year-old agreed to be involved, as did my older brother (36). I used an empty cardboard box and cut out a small square window on one side. Each participant had to shut their eyes while I poured different cereals into identical small white bowls. The corresponding cereal box was placed inside the box beneath the bowl, allowing me to see the brand while the tester remained oblivious. The tester would then sample the cereal in each bowl (with their preferred plain milk) and try to guess which brand they thought belonged to that bowl. They would then tell me which bowl was their favourite. The results As expected, the seven-year-old was all over the place. Despite me telling him exactly what the brands are, he guessed " Lidl" or "from around the corner"... whatever that means. He also guessed Sainsbury's twice for the bowls and was convinced I was tricking him. In the end, he voted for the second bowl as his favourite. He originally thought it was Lidl, but once I reminded him of the list, he concluded it was Kellogg's; however, he was actually eating the M&S brand. My niece was up next, and she was the strictest one. She was absolutely disgusted by the Aldi brand and unamused by the Sainsbury's bowl. Despite mixing up the M&S brand, while eating, she said it had a little bit of flavour, but ultimately, nothing beats the "classical Kellogg's taste." My 13-year-old nephew was up next. He had the least commentary and few facial expressions (as teenage boys do), so he was harder to read when I came to what he actually enjoyed. My nephew confused Kellogg's with M&S, but his favourite pick was bowl number two, Sainsbury's (despite thinking it was M&S). As there were only three taste testers, I asked my brother, who is self-proclaimed as a cereal connoisseur, to try out this challenge. He quickly identified which one was Kellogg's, but mixed up the other brands completely (he also cheated by looking at the shade in each bowl, as Kellogg's is darker and shinier). The kids didn't want the experiment to end, so with the help of their uncle, they tested me next. I was unsure about the first bowl I tried, as it was nice, but I didn't want to guess just yet. The second bowl, I immediately assumed, was M&S as it tasted rather boujee (fancy) and had richer notes of darker chocolate that I didn't enjoy (spoiler alert, I was wrong). I immediately identified the third bowl as Aldi's, given its lack of flavour. I agreed with my niece that the 79p box was like munching on cardboard. I also correctly identified the final bowl as Sainsbury's. The supermarket's own-brand foods have a distinctive taste (or perhaps it was the aroma) that is a dead giveaway - but as it is our regular store, I'm probably overly familiar with the brand. Unexpectedly, my top pick was M&S, priced at £1.70, which is cheaper than the £2.35 Kellogg's box (which was smaller in size at 295g). To me, Kellogg's tasted bitter, while the M&S version had just the right amount of chocolatey delight. The seven-year-old also chose M&S as his favourite, and it was a close second for my niece and brother. If you're dealing with fussy eaters but want to save money, M&S choco pops are the best alternative you can purchase, saving you a decent 65p.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Kellogg's reveals SIX new snacks including ‘irresistible treat' on shelves at Morrisons and Sainsbury's
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KELLOGG'S has revealed six new snacks including an "irresistible treat" being sold at Morrisons and Sainsbury's. Shoppers are desperate to try the fresh flavours dropping this month, from Pop Tarts to Squares. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Kellogg's revealed six new snacks including an "irresistible treat" being sold at Morrisons and Sainsbury's The latest edition of Rice Krispies Squares are sure to be a fan favourite, Honeycomb and Chocolate. These goodies boast a scrumptious twists on the classic - a layer of golden honeycomb topped with milk chocolate. And, bargain hunters will be impressed by the £2.25 price tag for a packet of four. Meanwhile, Pop Tarts lovers are sure to enjoy the all-new Frosted Choco Orange Flavour. They make the perfect on-the-go snack, and a box of eight can be enjoyed for just £3.00. For any gym-goers looking to pack more protein into their day, the new Kellogg's High Protein Bars can offer an extra 8g. They contain roasted almonds, other crunchy nuts, rich chocolate and gooey caramel. There are two flavours to chose from, Almond and Dark Chocolate or Almond and Salted Caramel Flavour. Stocked on shelves for £2.50 per pack of four, these handy snack bars work out at just 0.62p each. Finally, Kellogg's Oaties cereal bars are sure to make a healthy yet delicious addition to any packed lunch. Kellogg's discontinues breakfast cereal They're made with 55 per cent wholegrain oats which makes them a great source of fibre. Shoppers can decide between the Chocolate and Oat or Honey and Oat - or both - at just £2.25 per four pack. All of the new goodies are available at Sainsbury's and Morrisons from mid July. They will be rolled out in Tesco and Asda from September. This comes as Kellogg's revealed two brand new cereals just months after its "tastiest" popular breakfast staple was axed. The latest additions to the cereal giant's lineup are now available at four major UK supermarkets and come with a very reasonable price tag. Kellogg's Oaties is a new oat-based crunchy cereal that's perfect for giving a morning energy boost for all ages. The cereals are available in either Original Crunch or Choco Crunch flavours, both of which are designed to keep their cereal pieces crunchy, even when soaked in milk. High in fibre, the cereal also has added vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and iron to help your metabolism. The 500g packs of new cereal, designed for families, are priced at just £3.49. Kellogg's said food developers worked for months to perfect the "unique, multilayered texture" to ensure the crunchiness of each bite. Oats and cereal flours were carefully blended with "quality ingredients" to make the dough which was gently cooked and shaped into the pillow-like bites, the cereal giant added. Crucially, both these new flavours are non-HFSS (high in fat, salt, and sugar) and have up to 8.9g of fibre per every 100g of cereal. The recommended daily intake of fibre is 30g, according to government guidelines. This now also means that four of the five bestselling cereals from Kellogg's are non-HFSS: Special K, Coco Pops, Rice Krispies, and Corn Flakes. Caroline Deeley, R&D Cereal Technical Manager, Kellogg's, said: 'Our world-class R&D team has worked tirelessly to perfect the new Oaties recipe, bringing together delicious flavour, nutrition, and a unique texture that keeps its crunch – something we know cereal fans up and down the country will appreciate. "It's also packed with wholegrains from oats, providing morning energy for families to kick start the day, whatever their morning routine looks like. "It's been many months in the making, but we're confident our new Oaties range will be well worth the wait.' In other Kellogg's news, the company confirmed a childhood favourite cereal has sadly been discontinued again following a mass recall last year. The breakfast giant has confirmed to The Sun that its chocolate-flavoured Corn Flakes are not returning to shelves. Last May, Kellogg's urgently recalled the cereal from the shelves amid fears the product could lead to choking or dental damage. It was pulled from shelves last spring and has not been seen since, leaving many shoppers to ask where it had gone. Writing on X, one user said: "Did @KelloggsUKI discontinue chocolate cornflakes again?". Another wrote: "I know you recalled chocolate cornflakes, but are they ever going to be back again, they were only brought back for a few weeks then re called." A third posted: "Any idea when your chocolate cornflakes are coming back in store?" Earlier this week, rumours swirled online that the cereal was due to make a return to shelves. Shoppers were really excited when they spotted the rumour, with one customer writing: "glad to hear it". Another wrote: "When when when?!!" While a third posted: "YES they were 10/10." A Kellogg's spokesperson said: "We love that Kellogg's fans are so passionate about their favourite cereals and we're proud to be a part of millions of people's breakfasts each morning in the UK. "We can never say never, but while there are no current plans to bring back Chocolate Corn Flakes, we do have lots of other exciting new products out now, like Kellogg's Oaties and Bluey Multigrain cereal, with more coming next year for cereal lovers to try.' And it's not the first time Kellogg's has waved goodbye to a beloved snack. Last summer the food giant axed All Bran Golden Crunch, in a blow to shoppers. Two years ago shoppers were also horrified to learn the cereal giant had axed Frosties from its multi pack boxes as it contained too much sugar.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
What You Need to Know Ahead of Kellanova's Earnings Release
Valued at a market cap of $27.6 billion, Kellanova (K) manufactures and markets snacks and convenience foods. The Chicago, Illinois-based company offers a wide range of products under various well-known brands, including Kellogg's, Cheez-It, Pringles, Austin, Parati, RXBAR, Eggo, and Morningstar Farms to name a few. It is expected to announce its fiscal Q2 earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Thursday, Jul. 31. Ahead of this event, analysts expect this snacks and convenience food company to report a profit of $0.99 per share, down 2% from $1.01 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, while missing on another occasion. In Q1, Kellanova's EPS of $0.90 fell short of the forecasted figure by 8.2%. Shopify Stock is a Bargain - How to Make a 3.2% One-Month Yield with SHOP Tariffs, Inflation and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Stocks Set to Open Lower as Trump Ratchets Up Tariff Threats, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! For fiscal 2025, analysts expect K to report a profit of $3.76 per share, down 2.6% from $3.86 per share in fiscal 2024. Nonetheless, its EPS is expected to grow 2.7% year-over-year to $3.86 in fiscal 2026. Shares of Kellanova have rallied 39.8% over the past 52 weeks, considerably outpacing both the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 12.1% uptick and the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLP) 4.8% return over the same time frame. Shares of Kellanova rose marginally on May 1, following its Q1 earnings release. Due to negative currency translation and widespread category softness, the company's overall revenue declined 3.7% year-over-year to $3.1 billion. Nonetheless, it sustained growth on an organic basis, driven by robust performance in its emerging markets. Meanwhile, on the earnings front, its adjusted operating profit fell 13.2% from the year-ago quarter to $441 million. In comparison, its adjusted EPS of $0.90 dipped 10.9% from the same period last year and fell short of the consensus estimates by 8.2%. Wall Street analysts are cautious about K's stock, with a unanimous "Hold" rating from all 15 analysts covering it. The mean price target for Kellanova is $83.39, which indicates a 5% potential upside from the current levels. On the date of publication, Neharika Jain did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dan Osborn launches independent Senate bid against Ricketts in Nebraska
Dan Osborn, an industrial mechanic who lost a Senate bid against Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) by single digits last year, is launching another bid for the upper chamber — this time for Sen. Pete Ricketts's (R-Neb.) seat. In his launch video, Osborn contrasts his working-class background as an industrial mechanic and military veteran with Ricketts's family wealth, being the eldest son of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts. 'There's a lot of rich guys in Washington like Pete Ricketts, but not a lot with hands like these,' Osborn says in the ad. 'We fix their cars, grow their food, fight their wars.' 'Politicians like Sen. Pete Ricketts are the problem,' he continued. 'His dad worked for a living, but Petey? He got his money the fast way: his billionaire family.' Osborn's ad also nods to the steamfitter's background, where he led a major strike against Kellogg's in Omaha in 2021, saying, 'I didn't buy my way into politics.' 'I'm running for Senate because Congress shouldn't just be a playground for the rich. We gotta make things more affordable, secure the border and take on corruption in Washington,' he says in the ad. In an interview with The Hill ahead of his announcement, Osborn said he was making another run for Senate to advocate for the working class. He surprised many last year when his long-shot Senate bid against Fischer came strikingly close; he lost to the cattle rancher by close to 7 points, while President Trump handily won the state by more than 20 points. He noted some of the dynamics of next year's race would be different compared to his run against Fischer, including the fact that he's a better-known candidate this time around and he's running against a wealthy incumbent. Osborn said he wanted to show Americans and Nebraskans specifically that 'there's another way forward and create a level playing field for workers to be able to get ahead in this country and stop racing towards the bottom and wealth funneling to the top.' Ricketts campaign spokesperson Will Coup knocked Osborn in a statement following his announcement, suggesting he was a Democrat in sheep's clothing — criticism he also faced last cycle. 'Senator Ricketts has consistently worked for and voted to secure the border and cut taxes for Nebraska workers, families, and seniors,' Coup said. 'Dan Osborn is bought and paid for by his liberal, out-of-state, coastal donors. Dan Osborn will side with Chuck Schumer over Nebraska families and vote with Democrats to open the border, hike taxes, and stop the America First agenda.' While Osborn made last year's race surprisingly competitive, the election underscored the increasingly difficult political terrain for independent candidates in an ever-partisan environment. Beating Ricketts, who was appointed to the Senate in 2023 after former Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) retired early from his seat, will also be no easy feat. The former Nebraska governor will have a clear financial edge over Osborn. Even before Osborn made his announcement, Trump came out with a strong endorsement of Ricketts on his Truth Social platform in April while deriding the steamfitter as 'a Radical Left Open Border Extremist, who will put our Country, and Safety, LAST.' Osborn could benefit from the midterm environment, however, when the president's party typically faces electoral headwinds. Despite Nebraska's reliably Republican leanings, Osborn thinks there's still an appetite for a middle-of-the-road candidate. 'If you look at the end zones being the two parties, the loudest certainly sit in the end zones. And if you sit around and you either watch Fox News or MSNBC all day long, you know, you would think we're all fighting in the streets with each other, and we hate each other,' Osborn said. 'My world's a different world,' he said. 'I walk around and talk to people all day long, and I think most people operate within the 40-yard lines, somewhere down the middle, either left or right, but certainly, there's a lot of things that we all agree upon no matter what side you fall on.' Osborn said that if he's elected, he wouldn't caucus with either party — something he also pledged the last time he ran. He quipped that he's a 'free agent.' a potentially enviable position in a narrowly divided Senate. 'If I have to bring a lawn chair and then pop it between the two aisles, that's where I sit. I'll eat lunch by myself,' he said. 'I want to challenge the system and show people that you could be an effective senator as an independent.' Updated at 10:32 a.m. EDT Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
