In separate remarks, both companies noted that a similar drink called "Up & Go" by Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Co. is performing strongly in Australia, with about 10 percent to 20 percent of the cereal business.
The broader idea of turning meals into drinks is getting more attention as people look for convenient ways to eat on the go. Even though it doesn't take much time to sit down for a bowl of cereal, people are increasingly looking for portable foods they can eat on the way to work or school.
