Food: Operation Frosted Flakes

Operation Frosted Flakes

Is somebody trying to steal secrets from Tony the Tiger? Apparently so, according to officials at Kellogg headquarters in Battle Creek, Mich. Since 1907, millions of people have toured the Kellogg plant where Special K, Rice Krispies, Frosted Flakes and other popular cereals are produced. Unfortunately, the company says, at least two recent visitors have actually been industrial spies sneaking a peek at the company's technology. Last week, in a move to foil further plots, Kellogg announced that it will no longer conduct public tours inside the factory.

Kellogg says that it is spending $500 million to modernize its main plant...

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