8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2010

Kellogg Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-4171	38-0710690
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Kellogg Square

Battle Creek, Michigan 49016-3599

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(269) 961-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 23, 2010, the Board of Directors of Kellogg Company (the “Company”) elected John A. Bryant, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, as a director of the Company. Mr. Bryant’s initial term expires at the 2013 annual meeting of shareowners. At this time, Mr. Bryant will not serve on any committees of the Board and will not receive any additional compensation for his services as a director.

Biographical and other information about Mr. Bryant required by Item 5.02(d) of Form 8-K is contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010, and such information is incorporated by reference herein.

On July 26, 2010, the Company issued a press release announcing the foregoing. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1. Kellogg Company’s July 26, 2010 Press Release.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	KELLOGG COMPANY
Date: July 26, 2010	/s/ Gary H. Pilnick
	Name:	Gary H. Pilnick
	Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Development and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1. Kellogg Company’s July 26, 2010 Press Release.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Kellogg Company News  

Media Contact:

Kris Charles

media.hotline@kellogg.com

269-961-3799

KELLOGG COMPANY’S BOARD ELECTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

JOHN A. BRYANT AS A DIRECTOR

BATTLE CREEK, MI, July 26, 2010 –Kellogg Company’s Board announced today the election of John A. Bryant, executive vice president and chief operating officer, as a director. Bryant has been executive vice president since 2002 and chief operating officer since 2008. He is also a member of the Company’s global leadership team.

“John is a strong addition to our board,” said Jim Jenness, chairman of the board, Kellogg Company. “He has an in-depth knowledge of the financial and operational elements of our business and an intense focus on helping the Company achieve sustainable, dependable results.”

“We’re pleased to have John join us as a management member of the Board,” added David Mackay, chief executive officer, Kellogg Company. “He’s worked closely with our Board for almost ten years. This appointment recognizes his great work and his ability to add even more value as a director of the Company.”

Bryant joined Kellogg Company in 1998. In addition to serving in numerous leadership roles, he has led both the Kellogg North America and Kellogg International business units. He served as chief financial officer from 2002 to 2004 and from 2006 to 2009.

Bryant received a bachelor of commerce degree from Australian National University and an MBA (Palmer Graduate Scholar) from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is an associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and an associate of the Securities Institute of Australia.

With 2009 sales of nearly $13 billion, Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal and a leading producer of convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and veggie foods. The Company’s brands include Kellogg’s^®, Keebler^®, Pop-Tarts^®, Eggo^®, Cheez-It^®, Nutri-Grain^®, Rice Krispies^®, BearNaked^®, Morningstar Farms^®, Famous Amos^®, Special K^®, All-Bran^®, Frosted Mini-Wheats^®, Club^® and Kashi^®. Kellogg products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries around the world. For more information, visit the Kellogg Company web site at http://www.kelloggcompany.com.

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