{"id":354349,"date":"2026-03-29T23:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/354349\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T23:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:21:08","slug":"sweet-heist-nestle-brand-says-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-choc-bars-stolen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/354349\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet heist? Nestle brand says 12 tonnes of KitKat choc bars stolen"},"content":{"rendered":"

The brand warned that \u201cthe theft may lead to a shortage of KitKats appearing on shelf\u201d, acknowledging that \u201cconsumers, unfortunately, may struggle to find their favourite chocolates ahead of Easter\u201d.<\/p>\n

The stolen truck had left central Italy and was making its way to Poland, with a plan to distribute the bars in countries along the way.<\/p>\n

KitKat did not say where specifically the goods had gone missing but said \u201cthe vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cInvestigations are ongoing in close collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

KitKat warned that the missing chocolate bars \u201ccould enter unofficial sales channels across European markets\u201d.<\/p>\n

It said it was possible to trace the stolen goods by scanning the unique batch codes found on each bar.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf a match is found, the scanner will be given clear instructions on how to alert KitKat who will then share the evidence appropriately,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

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