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Among the greatest challenges the world faces today...

We know there is more we can also do outside our Kellogg family to help end discrimination and intolerance.

That’s why Kellogg Company and our Kellogg Company Fund are committing an additional $1 million to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to support the important work they are doing for racial justice.

As we continue to contend with the stress and life-altering disruptions of COVID-19, we are also faced with recent, tragic events in the news – such as the death of George Floyd and many others -- which are emblematic of the discrimination and intolerance that exists across the world in so many heart-breaking ways.

My Kellogg colleagues have found creative ways to keep connected while working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have a little fun in the process. This includes a live cooking broadcast from my Chicago apartment.

Kellogg's has launched a new program to support restaurants by letting employees expense up to $100 at their favorite local spots.

Before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 1 in 7 kids lived with hunger in America. New estimates show that 1 in 4 children in the United States could face hunger this year because of COVID-19....

Through our global Kellogg’s® Better Days purpose platform, every Kellogg region is helping to feed those in need and making an impact

It’s easy to take for granted how store shelves are easily re-stocked day after day when there isn’t a pandemic. But my colleagues at Kellogg are making it happen now more than ever before, and we couldn’t be prouder of our dedication.

Kellogg is a company with a heart and soul. This has never been more apparent than now, as we work together across our company to help our food banks partners and neighbors in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Our company and its charitable funds have now committed nearly $4 million in food and funds to our Better Days partners that support communities worldwide, including areas with school closures where kids rely on breakfast clubs and school meals.

To help even more families and children continue to get access to the food they need, we’re committing an additional $1 million from one of our charitable funds to support these efforts – in addition to the $600,000 previously announced.

Jon Warner, Kellogg Company Lead Food Designer and Leadership Team member of Kellogg’s Women of Kellogg (WOK) Business/Employee Resource Group (B/ERG), shares his thoughts on how men can be active participants in driving a more gender equal world.

When I look at Kellogg, there’s a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and a really good track record,” said Tiana Conley. “I soon realized that while we celebrate what we’ve been able to achieve, the company always looks ahead at what more we can do.”

Kellogg is committed to inclusion in all aspects of our business. Read this Q&A with Aaron Walton, CEO of one of our advertising agencies.

The King Center recently honored Kellogg with a 2020 Salute to Greatness Award for our Heart & Soul global purpose platform, Kellogg’s Better Days.

This year, consider simplifying your holiday routine. Skip the elaborate buffets. Pare down your party menus. You might just discover you have the gift of time – for people who really need it

Earlier this year, KLA implemented KUBIC LA – an online brainstorming game that fosters collaboration and diverse thinking to surface the best ideas on cost-saving measures. Recently, Gabriela-Alejandra V., E2E Cost Optimization Senior Manager, Kellogg Latin America, shared her experience with the inclusive, collaborative game.

We are committed to upholding and advancing the cause of human rights across our global supply chain, which includes supporting health and safety, protecting land and worker rights, and combatting forced and child labor.

As a leading global food company and a company with a heart and soul, we believe we must act – on World Food Day and every day – to help end hunger.

In recognition of International Day of People with Disabilities, Kellogg's Deirdre O., shares why she is a passionate co-chair of Kellogg’s Business/Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) Kapable

Kellogg believes a strong learning culture is critical to our success. Learning plays a key role in enabling our growth and nurturing effective leaders.

As a veteran, working father and Kellogg employee, I often play three or more roles and am proud to work for a company that supports me in each role I play.

As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, I know that freedom is a privilege and not a right. And, as a small-business owner, I’m grateful for the dedication and sacrifices our military men and women make...

From now until Nov. 15, Kellogg, Del Monte Foods Inc. and Hormel Foods Inc. have made it easy to donate food to help feed families facing hunger through the World Food Day online food drive on Amazon.

At Kellogg, we’re wasting no time in working toward our goal of using 100 percent reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by the end of 2025.

Kellogg has once again joined forces with GLAAD as an official Spirit Day partner and is donating $50,000 to GLAAD to support their anti-bullying and LGBTQ advocacy work.

¡Hola! Recently, I had the opportunity to join Kellogg Company in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as its keynote speaker for a Networking and Development Day, hosted by ¡Hola! –...

During my entire K-12 school career, I never once brought lunch from home. So I always appreciated our school foodservice director who worked to create meals that provided a taste of home during...

Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the...

Almost a century ago, during the height of the global great depression, our company’s founder, W.K. Kellogg, said “I’ll invest my money in people.” In doing so, he donated nearly all of...

As Kellogg Company Chief Marketing Officer, Kellogg North America, I’m proud and pleased to share that Kellogg signed the Association of National Advertisers’ (ANA) Alliance for Inclusive and...

I’m just going to say it: I have the best job at Kellogg Company. As the Chief Sustainability Officer for Kellogg, I’m part of the Corporate Affairs team that are advocates internally and...

For more than 90 years, Kellogg and United Way have worked together to support communities.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to highlight one of our valuable, diverse suppliers, Connie Reuther, CEO and Chairman of Bay Corrugated.

Around the world, Kellogg is working to make sure that our buildings have as little lasting impact on the environment as possible. Pursuing renewable energy is one important way we are doing so....

Kellogg continues to ask: how can we support farmers to ensure they are equipped to meet the needs of the future?

Did you know, the Global Water Institute estimates that 700 million people worldwide could be displaced by intense water scarcity by 2030?[1] The United Nations reports that global water use has...

Kellogg Company is more than a business. We are a company with heart and soul, driven by a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people making a difference.

This back-to-school season, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats® is continuing its commitment to love and inclusivity by partnering with Autism Speaks – a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families.

Kellogg’s heart and soul shines brightly through volunteerism – a key component of our company’s commitment to create Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. In fact, Kellogg...

Social K with S. Salmon re: social impact of on-pack promotion “C” the REAL difference our CEREAL and bars can make When our family buys cereal, we try to pick brands we all like, then we aim...

Uniting to Be Kind in Honor of National Friendship Day

Hunger is, unfortunately, a summer reality for far too many children. We’re working to change that.

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 touched down and put the first man – and cereal – on the Moon.

This month, Kellogg and its brands are celebrating Pride Month. Pride, celebrated each June around the world, is a recognition of the LGBTQ community’s history and progress for equality.

The Nature Conservancy andKellogg Company work to empower farmers with the resources they need to meet these increasing demands, while safeguarding their livelihoods and protecting our lands and waters.

The WBCSD and Kellogg Company are all-in to make businesses’ shared SDG ambitions and responsibility a reality.

I am reminded each time I see the American Flag that for many other countries, freedom is a privilege not a right. My family has a long and storied history of military service...

In the U.S., May is recognized as Military Appreciation Month – a special month to pause and recognize the many contributions of our troops, past and present.

I’m proud to lead a team that’s partnering with Walmart, Sam’s Club, Feeding America® and member food banks in the sixth annual nationwide “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” (FHSC) campaign.

From the start, we believed that health and wellbeing began with a healthy gut, underpinned by a low-fat, plant-based diet.

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is proud to welcome Kellogg as one of our first national sponsors of our Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive.

We all know that planting trees is good for the planet. But what if you could plant a tree that provides protein, calcium, iron and vitamins, all within its leaves? What if you could plant a tree...

As the father of children who have breakfast at home almost every day, I can’t help but think about the millions of children around the world who start their day without a healthy breakfast.

In recognition of Earth Day, we at Kellogg are celebrating an important milestone on our sustainability journey: our move to using responsibly sourced corn for all Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® sold...

Kellogg is the food industry’s original wellbeing company and nearly a century ago, made a bold and innovative move to become one of the first food companies to hire a dietitian. In 1923, the...

We’re proud to work for an organization that is committed to accelerating its gender equity progress to increase female representation across all areas of the business.

As the fourth generation to lead Knappen Milling – and the first woman – I’m proud to continue my family’s legacy and lead us into the future.

We’re constantly learning more about what’s going on inside our bodies, and there is often more to the story than we think.

In honor of Black History Month, Kellogg is proud to salute Baldwin Richardson Foods, one of the largest African-American-owned food companies in the US.

Today, on Valentine’s Day, people celebrate their sweethearts. We don’t always think about it, but a company can have a heart, too...

In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Kellogg Vice President, Global Quality & Food Safety, Theo Morille-Hinds answers a few questions, sharing her story and passion for science.

An interview with: Ana Catalina Suarez, Latin America Regional Director, The Global FoodBanking Network In October 2018, Kellogg Company launched a Global Food Drive in honor of World Food Day....

It’s that special time of year. Hanukkah has just finished, Christmas is upon us and Kwanzaa quickly follows. Stores have beautiful window displays and the homes in my neighborhood are ablaze...

Today, nearly half of the working population in Thailand is female, the highest percentage in the region. However, as more and more women enter the workforce, they are often torn between spending...

Most of the time, the best office team-building activities take place away from the office. Employees who share interest in activities outside of work end up bonding with each other – and then...

No child should go hungry in America, yet 1 in 6 kids lives with hunger. No Kid Hungry is a campaign by Share Our Strength, dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by making sure kids have...

At Kellogg Company, the soil that nurtures the grains for our foods is something we care passionately about ­–­­ today and every day. We understand that good food starts from the ground up...

When Kellogg asked me to pen a blog to recognize and thank the volunteers who so generously give their time and resources to support our shared mission of fighting hunger and feeding people in...

Our son Nathan is like any other six-year-old. He goes to school every day. He likes eating pancakes and ice cream. And reading books. He’s a very happy kid. And really smart. He’s also...

Today is National Philanthropy Day, a day to reflect on how charitable contributions make a meaningful impact on individuals and families in need. Did you know that one in eight households in the...

As Kellogg Company’s Manager of Corporate Records & Archives, I am fortunate to maintain and preserve the company’s deep and fascinating history. Our founder, W.K. Kellogg, laid the foundation...

When the first box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® cereal was introduced by our company in 1906, it came in 100 percent paperboard packaging, then considered the most environmentally friendly option....

As part of Kellogg’s global Earth Day celebrations, I am proud to announce that we are taking additional steps to green our global facilities. Nurturing the planet is a proud part of the Kellogg...

On Spirit Day, millions of people will join GLAAD and ‘go purple’ – either by wearing purple or changing their social media profiles – to show their support for LGBTQ youth and to take...

Every day, millions of people around the world invite our company into their homes. They do so by purchasing the foods we create and enjoying them with their families. My colleagues and I are...

Today is National Farmer’s Day − the day we recognize farmers for their hard work and commitment to providing our food. We’re asking Rita, a fifth-generation farmer, who grows wheat for some...

In a world where we produce enough food for everyone, how can the number of hungry people continue to increase? It’s a question we at Kellogg Company ask ourselves often, and it’s the impetus...

As part of our Breakfasts for Better Days™ signature cause platform, Kellogg is fighting hunger and feeding people’s potential around the world. In 2017, we donated 570 million servings of...

Imagine being a child and starting your day at a Kellogg-supported breakfast club every day of your school career? It’s quite possible that thousands of young adults in the United Kingdom have...

At Kellogg, I have the opportunity to work on world class brands that are made in 21 countries around the world. I feel privileged to know that through my work, I am helping to achieve our...

I am fortunate to work at a company that provides me with personal and professional satisfaction. In addition to my “day job”, I am also one of the co-chairs of Kapable, our Business/Employee...

As our closest allies, our friends are genuine, kind and accept us as we are. Celebrated each year on the first Sunday of August, National Friendship Day was declared a holiday by US Congress in...

Remember in grade school when we had to find the one word in a group that didn’t belong with the rest? Here’s an example: summer, fun, friends, swimming, hunger. Summer and hunger?...

Kellogg Company is a diverse and inclusive community of passionate people committed to making a difference. We know our greatest strength is our people and they must be our competitive advantage....

According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Asia Pacific region still has 490 million hungry people in their midst, more than any other region. In the...

As a wife and mother of three, I am also an out straight ally. An out straight ally is a champion of LGBTQ people, someone who can be encouraging and speak for acceptance. For an individual who...

In our foodie culture, it makes sense to learn as much as we can about where our ingredients come from, including learning about the farmers who grow them.

“Eat your vegetables!” It’s advice most of us have received at some time in our lives. But, doing so isn’t always easy. For 12 million people in the U.S. who live in urban “food...

Kellogg and our partner, the Egyptian Food Bank, share a goal to end hunger. Around the world, we’ve seen firsthand how school feeding programs help kids show up ready to learn. That’s why,...

When people open a box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, they expect to find the original golden and crunchy flakes- tasty, nutritious and a much-loved food for anyone in the family.

After some attention and a little TLC, the gravestones of service men and women shine with glory in the summer sun. Each May, in recognition of Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, my fellow K Vets & Supporters visit Fort Custer National Cemetery...

An Interview with Jennifer James, Fourth Generation Rice Farmer, Newport Arkansas For Arkansas rice farmer Jennifer James, Mother’s Day lands right in the middle of the most important time of the year, planting season...

At Kellogg, we recently launched a new growth strategy. And while people were always core to our success, we have now specifically called out that People Must Be Our Competitive Advantage...

Did you know one in eight Americans struggle with hunger? Kellogg knows that the greatest impact we can have is with our foods – reducing hunger and working with others to improve the sustainability of our ingredients...

Each year, on the second Wednesday in March, we celebrate National Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Day. This occasion celebrates the contributions of Dietitians and helps to raise awareness...

On, March 8, people across the globe will gather to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). Kellogg Company is embracing this year’s theme, “Press For Progress” and encouraging...

Shortly after being promoted to my current role as President, Kellogg Frozen Foods, my 86 year old mom was scheduled for knee replacement surgery – and I knew it was important for me to be there...

Recently, the World Economic Forum published its 2017 Global Gender Gap Report. Its findings were discouraging. According to the report, gender parity is more than 200 years away in the global...

For most of our lives, we’ve probably all heard much the same thing: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And...