Fruity Pebbles

Fruity Pebbles is a brand of sweetened, fruit-flavored breakfast cereal produced by Post Consumer Brands. The cereal was first introduced to the market in 1971 and is noted for its use of characters from the animated television series The Flintstones in its marketing.

History

Fruity Pebbles was created by Post Consumer Brands, a division of Post Holdings, in 1971. The cereal was one of the first brands to be used in the tie-in marketing strategy that became popular in the 1970s, using characters from the popular The Flintstones television series to promote the product.

Product Description

Fruity Pebbles is a rice-based cereal that is sweetened and flavored with fruit flavors. The cereal pieces are small, crisp, and colorful, designed to resemble pebbles. The original flavor of Fruity Pebbles is a mixture of several fruit flavors, but over the years, Post Consumer Brands has introduced other flavors such as Cocoa Pebbles and Marshmallow Pebbles.

Marketing and Promotion

The marketing of Fruity Pebbles has always been closely tied to The Flintstones television series. Characters from the show, including Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble, have been used in the cereal's advertising since its introduction. The cereal's packaging often features these characters and scenes from the show.

Nutritional Information

Like many sweetened breakfast cereals, Fruity Pebbles is high in sugar. A single serving of the cereal contains 9 grams of sugar. The cereal is also fortified with vitamins and minerals, including iron and vitamin B12.

Cultural Impact

Fruity Pebbles has had a significant cultural impact since its introduction. The cereal's tie-in with The Flintstones has made it a recognizable brand, and it has been referenced in various forms of media, including television shows and songs.

See Also

• Cocoa Pebbles
• Post Consumer Brands
• The Flintstones
• Breakfast cereal

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