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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.
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.
French prosecutors opened a criminal investigation in Bordeaux after a newborn died who had been fed a Nestlé Guigoz infant formula. Authorities are testing for Bacillus cereus contamination and had previously recalled the batch, with health authorities monitoring the situation; Lactalis also announced recalls in several countries as a precaution.
Nestlé has issued an urgent recall of several SMA infant formula products sold in the United Kingdom after a supplier quality issue suggested the possible presence of cereulide toxin. The Food Standards Agency warned the toxin makes the affected batches unsafe for babies. Nestlé is partnering with its supplier to conduct a full root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence, and the FSA is assisting with removing affected products from shelves; no illnesses have been reported. Parents should check batch codes and contact Nestlé for refunds.
Nestle has recalled certain batches of its SMA infant and follow-on formulas due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause food poisoning, as a precaution despite no confirmed illnesses. The company is offering refunds and advises parents to check batch codes, emphasizing that other products are safe.
Nestlé is recalling specific batches of SMA infant and follow-on formulas due to the possible presence of cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus, which can cause nausea and vomiting in infants. Consumers are advised not to feed these batches to children, and retailers are instructed to remove affected products from sale.
San Francisco has sued major food companies including Coca-Cola and Nestle, accusing them of contributing to a public health crisis through the marketing and sale of ultraprocessed foods linked to serious diseases like diabetes and cancer, seeking to curb deceptive marketing and promote consumer awareness.
Nestlé plans to lay off over 16,000 employees worldwide, primarily through automation and organizational restructuring, as part of a cost-cutting strategy under new CEO Philipp Navratil to improve efficiency amid changing consumer preferences and recent financial challenges.
Nestlé is planning to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years and increase cost savings targets to 3 billion Swiss francs to improve its financial performance amid external challenges like rising commodity costs and tariffs. The company is also restructuring its workforce, eliminating 12,000 white-collar positions, to achieve annual savings of 1 billion Swiss francs, as it navigates a turbulent year marked by leadership changes and external economic pressures.
Nestlé plans to cut 16,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a broader effort to save $3.7 billion by 2027, under new CEO Philipp Navratil, mainly affecting white-collar positions, to adapt to changing global conditions.