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Over 400,000 KitKat bars stolen, as thieves ‘make a break’ with 12 tonne shipment
March 28, 2026
South China Morning Post
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A huge shipment of KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestlé, confirmed in a statement on Saturday that “a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range has been stolen during transit in Europe”.
The shipment, weighing around 12 tonnes (13.2 tons), disappeared last week while heading between production and distribution locations, it...
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