Cereal. It’s what’s for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner.

Cereal. It’s what’s for breakfast. And lunch. And dinner.

June 30, 2026

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This episode discusses the popularity and consumption of cereal in America.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8484188/8484188_2026-06-30-164128.64kmono.mp3 Whether you eat it for breakfast or another meal, cereal is arguably the most popular item in the grocery store. The cereal aisle is big for a reason: Industry and government figures show Americans purchase roughly 2.5 billion boxes of cereal every year, which translates to roughly 10 to 14 pounds of cereal per person. 94% of […]

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