A truckload of 12 tons of KitKat chocolate was stolen in Europe. Risk of shortage before Easter
A massive 12-ton shipment of Nestle's KitKat crunchy chocolate bars was stolen in transit to Europe in a heist that threatens to cause a shortage in stores just before Easter, CBS News reports.
KitKat, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, told AFP on Saturday that “a lorry carrying 413,793 units of its new chocolate range was stolen during transport in Europe”.
The shipment disappeared last week while en route between manufacturing and distribution locations, the company said.
“We've always encouraged people to take a break with KitKat,” a spokesperson told AFP, referring to the famous phrase “Have a break, have a KitKat.”
“But it seems the thieves took the message too seriously and stole over 12 tonnes of our chocolate,” he added.
The company warned that “the theft could lead to a shortage on the shelf” and consumers could face difficulties in finding their favorite chocolate before Easter.
KitKat also warned that the missing chocolate bars “could enter unofficial sales channels in European markets”.
