Hello, I'm a subject matter expert with a keen interest in the history of consumer products. Let's dive into the history of Trix cereal.

Trix, a breakfast cereal produced by General Mills, has undergone several changes since its introduction in the 1950s. The most notable change in the shape of the cereal occurred in the early 2000s. Originally, Trix was shaped like small spheres, often referred to as "balls." However, in 2006, General Mills decided to change the shape to more closely resemble the shapes of various fruits that the cereal is flavored to taste like. This change was part of a marketing strategy to appeal to children and to make the cereal more visually appealing and thematic.

So, the shape of Trix changed to fruit-shaped pieces in 2006.

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When it debuted in 1955, the cereal was orb-shaped. In 1991, Trix made a big change: The circles morphed into fruit-shaped pieces. (I do not remember the pre-fruit shape era, but I remember the fruit shape era like it was yesterday.read more >>