Nesquik (cereal)

In today's world, Nesquik (cereal) has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its historical relevance or its influence on popular culture, Nesquik (cereal) continues to capture the attention of millions of individuals around the world. With a history dating back centuries, Nesquik (cereal) has evolved and adapted to the changes and advancements of modern society. In this article, we will explore in depth everything related to Nesquik (cereal), from its origins to its current impact on different aspects of everyday life.

Nestlé Nesquik
Product typeBreakfast cereal
OwnerNestlé
Produced byNestlé (except US)
General Mills (US)
CountrySwitzerland
United States
Introduced1999 (1999)
Websitenestle.com/nesquikcereal

Nesquik, also known as Nestlé Nesquik and Nesquik Cereal, is a family of breakfast cereals made by the Swiss company Nestlé, and based on the popular Nesquik product line. Nesquik is marketed by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand worldwide except US were is marketed under General Mills brand.

Nesquik Cereal was first introduced in the US in 1999.[1] The cereal consists of small, 1 centimetre spheres of chocolate cereal. Nesquik Cereal is most similar to General Mills' Cocoa Puffs; it is also their most direct competitor. Nesquik Cereal is made with whole-grains and is thus a whole-grain cereal.

The cereal is currently available in 43 countries.[2] In 2012, Nestlé discontinued its distribution of Nesquik Cereal from the US market for reasons unstated by the company. It is available in 30 grams, 375 grams, 590 grams, 700 grams package sizes. Most Nesquik Cereal is manufactured in France.

Ingredients

Cereal grains (whole grain wheat, maize semolina, rice flour), sugar, cocoa powder, dextrose, palm oil, salt, fat-reduced cocoa powder, trisodium phosphate; flavouring: vanillin; vitamins and minerals: vitamin C, niacin, pantothenic acid (B5), vitamin (B6), riboflavin (B2), thiamin (B1), folic acid (folacin), vitamin B12, calcium carbonate and iron.

Nutrition

Nutritional information for Nesquik Cereal per 100-gram serving:

  • Energy: 379 kcal
  • Protein: 7.3 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 79.1 grams
  • Sugar: 35 grams
  • Fat: 3.8 grams
  • Saturated fat: 1.6 grams
  • Fibre: 5.1 grams
  • Sodium: 0.2 grams[3]

Advertising

Nesquik Cereal typically advertised more aggressively in large markets. However, wherever it is marketed it is usually on children's television channels. Nesquik Cereal advertisements are heavily marketed towards children, though there have been several marketed to adults. Almost all of Nesquik Cereal ads are displayed via TV, and not the Internet or print. The ads directed towards children often depict an animal in a high energy state, as if it is having a sugar rush. [4]

Cartoon Network partnership

In 2002, Nesquik Cereal signed a sponsorship deal with Cartoon Network which facilitated the creation of a Nesquik 'Tongue Twister' machine appearing with Quicky the Bunny in television advertising campaigns.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ Thompson, Stephanie (29 March 1999). "NesQuik Redux: Here Comes The Cereal". Brandweek. Archived from the original on 9 November 2014. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  2. ^ "Making healthy breakfasts easier" (PDF). Nestlé. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  3. ^ "Nestlé Cereals". Nestlé-Family. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  4. ^ "Nesquick Cereal — Snack Memory". Archived from the original on 2014-09-01. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
  5. ^ "Nesquik Cereal. (Briefs).(Brief Article)". Haymarket Business Publications LTD. 28 March 2002. Retrieved April 3, 2012.