Quaker Oats didn't like it, though, and filed a trademark infringement against General Mills for the use of “oats” in the brand name. Instead of a drawn-out fight, General Mills changed the name to Cheerios. The name played to the O shape of the puffed oats and created a more fun and evocative brand name.Oct 1, 2019
Do Honey Nut Cheerios have real honey in them?
We use a wide variety of honey, from lots of different flowers, to create the perfect blend of flavors – and it's this unique honey, golden and sweet, that gives Honey Nut Cheerios the taste you love.
What's the bee's name on Honey Nut Cheerios?
Buzz the Bee
Why did they remove the bee from Cheerios?
“Buzz is missing because there's something serious going on with the world's bees. Bee populations everywhere have been declining at an alarming rate, and that includes honeybees like Buzz,” Cheerios posted. ... Wildflowers create bee-friendly habitats where they can collect pollen and nectar, and feed their young.Mar 16, 2017
Is there actually honey in Honey Nut Cheerios?
We use a wide variety of honey, from lots of different flowers, to create the perfect blend of flavors – and it's this unique honey, golden and sweet, that gives Honey Nut Cheerios the taste you love.
Why are Honey Nut Cheerios called honey Nut?
If you notice, when this seminal 2013 commercial touts HNC's greatness it specifically emphasizes the HONEY in the name. That's not just because it slides in seamlessly to Nelly's "Ride Wit Me." It's because the "nuts" in HNC is actually "natural almond flavor," according to the ingredient list.Nov 15, 2016