- Kellogg's was founded in 1906 in Battle Creek, Michigan by John Harvey Kellogg and Will Keith Kellogg and was originally known as the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company. - Over the following decades, Kellogg's expanded globally and acquired several other brands, becoming one of the largest food companies in the world. - Today, Kellogg's manufactures cereal, snacks, and other convenience foods in 17 countries and markets products in over 180 countries worldwide.