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BuzzFeed reports NBC News’s depiction of a real theft: 12 tons (about 413,793 bars) of Kit Kat were stolen in Italy en route to Poland. Kit Kat parent company says consumer safety and supply remain unaffected. The incident has inspired a wave of memes, and this piece highlights the 25 funniest ones.
Thieves stole about 413,793 KitKat bars weighing roughly 12 tons from a truck traveling from a Nestlé factory in central Italy to Poland; the vehicle and its contents remain unaccounted for, but Nestlé says consumer safety and supply are not affected, noting cargo theft and fraud are rising in the sector according to IUMI and TAPA.
A cargo theft of about 12 tonnes (roughly 413,793 KitKat bars) occurred while in transit from a factory in central Italy to Poland. The incident has sparked wide online reactions and pop-culture references, while Nestlé says there are no consumer-safety concerns and the supply chain remains unaffected as authorities investigate and track stolen goods via batch codes.
Nestlé says about 12 tons (413,793 bars) of Kit Kat vanished after leaving a central Italy production site for Poland; the truck and shipment remain missing and the exact disappearance location isn’t disclosed. The stolen bars could surface in unofficial channels but can be traced using batch codes, with scanning providing reporting instructions. No safety risks have been identified, and the cargo theft is under investigation.
Thieves hijacked a truck carrying about 12 tonnes of KitKat-branded Formula 1 merchandise traveling from Italy toward Poland; no injuries were reported and roughly 413,793 KitKats are affected, underscoring a wider cargo-theft trend. Nestlé’s F1 partnership and the chocolate-themed design were central to the incident.
Roughly 12 tonnes (about 413,793 units) of the new Formula 1 KitKat bars were stolen in transit across Europe, from Italy toward Poland; the truck and cargo are unaccounted for, no injuries were reported, and Nestlé says only one shipment was involved. The incident highlights a broader rise in cargo theft, though KitKat notes batch codes allow traceability of the stolen product.
A truck carrying about 413,793 KitKat bars—roughly 12 tons—of the brand’s new Formula One chocolate range was stolen while en route from a central Italian factory to Poland on March 26. Nestlé confirmed the theft and said authorities and supply-chain partners are investigating; there were no injuries. The loss could threaten Easter supply, and Nestlé warned stolen bars could enter unofficial markets, though batch codes can help law enforcement trace them.
Twelve tons of KitKat bars went missing after thieves stole the truck carrying 413,793 bars from central Italy to distribute across Europe; the vehicle and cargo are unaccounted for, Nestlé said, while KitKat noted the bars are traceable by batch codes and urged batch-number scans to contact the company.
A truck carrying about 12 tons (roughly 413,793 KitKat bars) was stolen in Europe while en route from a central Italian factory to Poland. Nestlé says investigations are underway and warns the missing shipment could cause KitKat shortages ahead of Easter, with batch codes available to trace and report any matches.
KitKat has confirmed that its popular peanut butter bites flavor has been discontinued, leaving fans devastated. The candy, which consisted of miniature Kit Kat chocolate fingers with a crispy wafer biscuit and peanut butter covered in smooth milk chocolate, was no longer available to fans, according to the company. KitKat has introduced numerous flavors since its inception in 1935, but the discontinuation of the peanut butter bites has left fans mourning the loss of a beloved treat.