They are gone!: General Mills discontinues three fan-favorite cereals flavors
The company announces the discontinuation of three Cheerios flavors: Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Oat Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis.
Breakfast will not be the same from now on. General Mills, the beloved cereal company, confirmed that three of the most popular flavors have been discontinued. Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Oat Crunch, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios, and Honey Nut Cheerios Minis are the flavors affected by the decision.
The discontinuation is due to the new line of Cheerios Protein that the company is launching. According to a statement published by Fast Company, the Frosted Lemon Cheerios will also end its limited-time launch at the end of this summer. Now, General Mills joins the trend of creating food with protein enrichment.
What are people saying about the discontinuing?
The Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Oat Crunch debuted in 2013, and it has been the most mentioned flavor on the internet, in social media like Reddit and Instagram, after the announcement. People are expressing their disappointment about the production stop of this popular flavor and their all-time favorite.
The other flavors are Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheerios (debuted in 2017) and Honey Nut Cheerios "Minis," the smaller version of the regular-sized Cheerios people already know. These are also being lamented by consumers. However, the Peanut Butter version is having less of an impact on consumers, as it is the newest of the three.
Cereals became a kids favorite in their breakfast, since the thousands of flavors that it offers. However, the sugar quantity could be dangerous for their health. Photo: Freepik
Will discontinued flavors return?
"Much like Frosted Lemon Cheerios, which returned by popular demand, we continue to listen to our fans as we evolve our offerings," stated General Mills in the Fast Company article. So, there is hope for cereal fans who are saddened by the news and expect the return of their favorite flavor.
Despite being a fan favorite, in recent years, cereals' sugar content has increased by at least 11 percent. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), it exceeds the daily recommended limit for children by 45 percent. But cereal remains a staple in Americans' breakfasts and morning routines. That is why General Mills is focusing on a healthier line of their products.
