A wave of new presweetened cereals inspired by popular baked goods and desserts including donuts, cookies, and ice cream populated store shelves in 2018.

Cheerios Protein combines toasted “O”’s with crunchy granola clusters in two flavors: Oats & Honey and Cinnamon Almond.

Kellogg's Jif Peanut Butter cereal is made with real Jif peanut butter.

The YoCrunch Cereal Bowl combines such Kellogg's cereals as Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops and Special K in a dome-shaped top with YoCrunch's yogurt.

Both of the new varieties include whole grains, protein and fiber.

Special K has long been associated with weight management products, and recent years have seen the brand extend into new areas.

The new study looked at the role that breakfast, specifically cereal, plays in both weight and nutrition among low-income kids.

Post Foods announced the addition of a new variety to the Honey Bunches of Oats family, new Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch cereal.

In Australia, Kellogg’s has announced a 20% reduction in the sodium content of its Corn Flakes and Rice Bubbles. The effort is part of a company plan to reduce sodium by 15% in all its cereals that exceed 400mg of salt per 100g by the end of 2013.

Kellogg announced the launch of the 2012 edition of “Cereal: The Complete Story.”