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Over 400,000 KitKat Bars Stolen, Supply Shortage Feared
More than 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars were stolen during transit in Europe. Nestlé warned the heist could cause shortages in stores before Easter.
Large Shipment of KitKat Stolen
A massive shipment of KitKat chocolate bars, totaling 413,793 units, was stolen during transit in Europe. Nestlé, the Swiss food giant that owns KitKat, confirmed on Saturday that approximately 12 tonnes of its new chocolate range disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.
Easter Supply Shortage Anticipated
Nestlé expressed concern that the theft, occurring just before Easter, risks causing supply shortages of KitKat products in stores.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-28)*
