Shreddie celebrates 70th anniversary: Iconic cereal brand has been getting the nation ‘Shreddie for anything’ since 1953

• Nestlé® Cerealsis celebrating the 70^th anniversary of its iconic Shreddies® Original brand in the UK
• More than a quarter of a million metres of the cereal itself are made each day at the Staverton factory in Wiltshire to meet consumer demand
• Following feedback that consumers love the excitement of finding ‘extra-large’ Shreddies in their breakfast bowls made up of several Shreddies stuck together, Nestlé Cereals has put the cutting tools away and no longer tries to break them apart 

Nestlé Cereals today announced it is celebrating the 70^th anniversary of its iconic Shreddies® Original brand in the UK.

The much-loved cereal will enjoy its milestone 70^th birthday this year having been a breakfast staple for families since 1953.

The latest production figures show appetite for the cereal shows no sign of slowing either, with more than a quarter of a million metres of the malty, wheat squares made at the Nestlé factory in Staverton, Wiltshire, each day.

And, whilst each square is made to a specific dimension, following feedback that consumers loved the excitement of finding ‘extra-large’ Shreddies in their breakfast bowls made up of several Shreddies stuck together, Nestlé Cereals has decided to no longer break these apart and has put the cutting tools away!

Sarah Fordy, Head of Marketing, Cereal Partners UK – makers of Nestlé Cereals in the UK, said: “Nestlé Cereals is delighted to be celebrating 70 years of Shreddies® Original in the UK. It is testament to the hard work of our team that for more than seven decades consumers have continued to choose our delicious whole grain squares to start their day and get ‘Shreddie for anything’.

While the shape hasn’t changed, we’ve continued to improve what’s in our Shreddies® Original recipe. As part of our reformulation journey since 2003 we have made gradual reductions of salt and sugar, while gradually increasing the whole grain content as part of our commitment to make breakfast better for all. And we’re pleased that this year we get to celebrate the longevity of one of our most iconic brands – something that has only been made possible thanks to the loyalty of Shreddies fans.”

Over the years, Shreddies® Original has inspired multiple spin-off flavours, including, Shreddies® Frosted, Shreddies® Coco and the award-winning Shreddies® The Honey One variant which was named Product of the Year in the Cereal category in a survey of 8,000 people by Kantar, as part of the Product of the Year awards 2023.

As well as being known for giving families a delicious and nutritious* start to the day, over the years, the brand has also been behind a number of iconic advertising campaigns – including the well-loved knitting nanas who featured for ten years, ‘knitting’ the individual malty squares. The current campaign, featuring Nick Knowles, was launched in 2021 and is aimed at encouraging British families to be ‘Shreddie for Anything’.

To celebrate the 70^th anniversary and longstanding success of the brand, Nestlé Cereals has updated the classic packaging to mark the occasion and will also be celebrating with Shreddies lovers across social media platforms.

*Shreddies are a source of iron which contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Enjoy as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.