"Kellogg's CEO Sparks Controversy by Suggesting Cereal for Dinner Amid Economic Struggles"

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Kellogg's CEO Gary Pilnick suggested that families facing financial strain could consider eating cereal for dinner, sparking criticism and comparisons to Marie Antoinette's infamous "let them eat cake" remark. Pilnick defended his statement, citing the affordability of cereal, but faced backlash on social media over his $4 million annual salary and the actual cost and nutritional value of cereal. Kellogg's has been promoting "cereal for dinner" amid rising food prices, but critics argue that the campaign exploits hungry people for financial gain.
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