Does Nestlé Own Cheerios? Unraveling the Cereal Brand's Ownership
                                
                                
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                                Cheerios, originally introduced as CheeriOats in 1941, was developed and is primarily marketed by General Mills in North America. The question, however, becomes more complex internationally: does Nestlé own Cheerios in some regions, and what is the relationship between the two food giants concerning this popular cereal?