[3] Bugles were test-marketed in 1965 and introduced nationally in early 1966 as one of several new General Mills snacks,[4] including flower-shaped Daisys [sic]; wheel-shaped Pizza Spins;[5] tube-shaped Whistles;[6] cheddar cheese-flavored Buttons; and bow-shaped, popcorn-flavored Bows,[7] all of which were discontinued in the 1970s.

[10] General Mills Bugles are fried in coconut oil, which contributes to their being significantly higher in medium-chain triglyceride saturated fat than similar snack foods, which are typically fried in soybean or other vegetable oils.

The ingredients of Original Bugles are degermed yellow corn meal, coconut oil, sugar, salt, baking soda, and BHT.

"[citation needed] They have been available in the following flavors: Original, Nacho Cheese, Salt & Vinegar, Sour Cream & Onion, Ranch, Chili Cheese, Salsa, Smokin' BBQ, Churros, Southwest Ranch, Sweet and Salty Chocolate Peanut Butter, Sweet and Salty Caramel, Cheddar, Ketchup, Coriander, Cookies and Cream, Hot Buffalo, Shrimp, Jalapeño Cheddar, Hot & Spicy, and Hot & Spicy BBQ (exclusively manufactured by Tom's).

[16] On November 14, 2022, the official Bugles Twitter account confirmed that their products were again no longer available in Canada.