Cereal shakes off negative stereotypes as the pandemic reshuffles consumer priorities

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New research from General Mills suggests cereal is shaking free from some of its negative stereotypes as consumers look for relief from pandemic-related pressures, including balancing tighter budgets due to lost jobs, wanting to maintain their families’ health in face of the spreading coronavirus and preparing every meal at home.