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General Mills

Lucky Charms Cereal (History, Mascot & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

Lucky Charms breakfast cereal is a headliner in the General Mills product lineup. The sweet, toasted oats cereal mixed with iconic colorful marshmallow shapes made their way to American tables in 1964. The breakfast cereal was created after General Mills issued a challenge to its team: Make a unique new cereal using the same manufacturing … Read more

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Fruity Yummy Mummy (History, Photos & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

Fruity Yummy Mummy is one of General Mills Monster Cereals. These cereals were first introduced in 1971 and featured a whole group of fun and silly monsters as well as colorful and enjoyable cereal flavors for the benefit of kids and adults alike. The original mascots were Franken Berry and Count Chocula, but an entire … Read more

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Kaboom Cereal (History, FAQ, Pictures & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

The General Mills Company has been a leader in the cereal industry for a reason. They’ve turned out some really incredible cereals over the years and Kaboom is just one of those. This cereal was fun, delicious, and even loaded with vitamins. Does it really get much better than that?  Kaboom History Kaboom was released … Read more

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Fruit String Thing (History, Pictures & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

This unique snack was a mainstay of snack favorites for kids in the 90s and this classic treat is remembered with fondness by many people. These strange little fruit snacks were a big hit for kids who loved being given permission to play with their food and they offer a model for snacking that has … Read more

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Count Chocula (History, FAQ, Mascot & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

General Mills has always been creative and they have been known for unique and memorable cereal products that have caught the imagination of adults and kids alike. There is no shortage of fun products that General Mills has made over the years, and the Monster Cereal series has been one of their most popular and … Read more

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Frankenberry Cereal (History, FAQ & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

Monster cereals have been a part of the lineup of General Mills products since the 70s. There were five brands that they have offered over the course of the years since then, and Frank Berry was one of the original offerings in this category. These were seasonal cereals that were offered to cater to the … Read more

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Cheerios Cereal (History, Flavors, Pictures & Commercials)

by Jason Kane

Cheerios are one of the most popular cereals that has ever been sold and many people around the world are familiar with this yummy o-shaped cereal product. Many people use it as a snack for their kids and they are one of the healthier cereals on the market especially if you are looking for an … Read more

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Fruit Roll Ups (History, Flavors, FAQ & Pictures)

by Jason Kane

Fruit Roll Ups are a type of fruit snack that consists of a flat roll of fruit pectin and sugar and were popularized in the ’90s, and continue to have a fan-base decades later. Fruit Roll Ups com as a common sight in school cafeterias during the ’80s and ’90s, and would often feature various … Read more

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Fruit Gushers (History, FAQ, Flavors & Pictures)

by Jason Kane

Fruit Gushers, usually just called Gushers, are a fruity candy snack with a variety of flavors. Fruit Gushers are known for having a somewhat soft to chew outer gummy-gel shell and a burst of fruity-flavored juice in the center. Gushers get their name from the way the fruit-flavored juice in the center “gushes” into your … Read more

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Fruit By The Foot (History, Flavors, FAQ & Pictures)

by Jason Kane

Fruit By The Foot is a fruit snack made from a long roll of fruit-flavored candy. Measuring approximately 3 feet in length, this soft fruity length of candy has proved rather a poplar thanks to novel design, and fruity flavors. Fruit By the Foot comes rolled up in on itself, allowing you to unravel it … Read more

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