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Fruity Mermaid Cereals

General Mills Has Released a New Mermaid Cereal for Summer

— June 9, 2019 — Lifestyle
General Mills is making a splash this summer with its new Mermaid Cereal. With fruity cereal pieces and packaging that literally sparkles, this new cereal will make your mornings just a little bit more enchanting.

General Mills' Mermaid Cereal is a brand new breakfast cereal hitting store shelves in June of 2019. The cereal comes in an under the sea-themed box that depicts a smiling mermaid swimming toward a big bowl of cereal with the word Mermaid written in sparkling foil letters above her. Inside the box are star-shaped and tail-shaped corn puffs in teal and orange hues. The corn puffs boast orange and pineapple fruit flavors with a sweet milk finish.

With both Family Size and regular sized boxes available, this new cereal is perfect for kids and adults alike.


Image Credit: General Mills.
Trend Themes
1. Mermaid-themed Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a line of mermaid-themed products for kids and adults, such as snacks, drinks, and clothing.
2. Sparkling Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing packaging that incorporates glitter, metallic finishes, or other eye-catching elements to enhance product appeal and create a unique consumer experience.
3. Fruit-flavored Cereal - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional fruit flavors in cereals to cater to consumers looking for more variety and exciting breakfast options.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative and imaginative food and beverage products that cater to consumers' desire for novelty and whimsical experiences.
2. Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative and visually appealing packaging solutions that not only protect the product but also create a sense of delight and wonder for consumers.
3. Children's Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating a range of engaging and imaginative products for children, inspired by popular themes like mermaids, to capture their attention and drive sales.
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