Fruity Pebbles was introduced on the West Coast in 1969 first under simply the name “Pebbles” and strong consumer demand led to national distribution under the cereal re-name of “Fruity Pebbles”. In 1970 Cocoa Pebbles was introduced as a second flavor.

After some carefully thought through formulation changes, Fruity PEBBLES and Cocoa PEBBLES cereals were introduced nationally in October 1971. Prior to that time, character licensing had only been used for product promotions.

Rather than waste the OKs machinery, Kellogg's executive William LaMothe decided to pivot from OKs to a fruit-flavored O-shaped oat cereal. The idea took off, and fruity flavors became the most exciting innovation in breakfast food. Post later followed suit, transforming crispy rice cereal into Fruity Pebbles.

While Fred, from the beloved cartoon “The Flintstones” isn't your traditional mascot, he has been recognizable on boxes of Fruity and Cocoa PEBBLES™ cereals for over 50 years. The Flintstones represents a significant milestone in our history.

Granula The first cold breakfast cereal, Granula (not the same as granola), was invented in the United States in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of Our Home on the Hillside which was later replaced by the Jackson Sanatorium in Dansville, New York.

Fruity Pebbles These crispy rice cereal bits are loaded with sugar, which is what makes them so addicting and keeps me coming back to them. A spoonful of Fruity Pebbles is a spoonful of sugar, but in thin rice form.

Fruity Pebbles cereal is a sweetened, crispy, rice breakfast cereal with intense fruity flavor. This sweet breakfast treat is the cereal kids love and adults can appreciate. It's gluten-free formula makes this both a breakfast cereal and a snack to be enjoyed by the handful.

the Quaker Oats man Since the 1930s, American cereal boxes have been festooned with colorful cartoon characters. Different popular cartoon characters, such as Mickey Mouse, were used to promote these products. Launched in 1882, the Quaker Oats man was the first (according to the company) branded cereal mascot.

Sonny the Cuckoo Bird The mascot of Cocoa Puffs, Sonny the Cuckoo Bird, was introduced in 1962.

Granula wasn't much like the cereal we eat today. The first manufactured breakfast cereal, it was developed in 1863 by a doctor and health reformer named James Caleb Jackson. Jackson believed, as many did at the time, that sicknesses were based in the digestive system.

Consuming cereals after the 'Best if Used By' date does not pose a food safety risk. "If you eat a cereal after this date, it simply may not taste as good." Many cereals are like canned foods, which generally stay safe to eat but may lose their texture and color as the months and years pass.

Fruity Pebbles delivers a cerebral, euphoric high that's reported to be most useful for patients dealing with chronic pain, stress, or insomnia. Additionally, users note that this strain can increase creativity and focus.