No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather

Kellogg's has discontinued using rice grains in its UK Rice Krispies and Coco Pops due to disrupted supplies caused by extreme weather conditions. Corn flour and rice flour are now replacing rice grains in the UK recipe, as dry weather in key rice-producing countries in Asia has caused reduced harvests and increased prices. The updated recipes have been carefully evaluated, taking customer feedback into account.

The company has introduced a "contains wheat gluten" warning on the cereal packaging to inform consumers of the change. In contrast, Rice Krispies and Coco Pops in the US and Canada will continue to use real rice without any recipe modifications. Kellogg's aims to maintain consistent quality in cereals affected by changing weather conditions, assuring customers that the products will still meet UK food standards for fat, salt, and sugar content.

The company also emphasized that the cereals retain their nutritional benefits, including fiber, Vitamin D, and iron. The main rice-producing regions in Asia have been severely impacted by droughts, floods, and heatwaves due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to last until at least 2027.