ZURICH, March 28 (Reuters) - Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said on Saturday.
Thieves Steal 12 Tons of KitKat Chocolate Bars in Major European Cargo Theft
Details of the KitKat Cargo Theft Incident
ZURICH, March 28 (Reuters) - Twelve tons of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said on Saturday.
Background of the Stolen Shipment
KitKat, which is made by Nestle, said the truck carrying 413,793 bars of its new range set off from central Italy to distribute the chocolate throughout Europe, but never reached its scheduled final destination in Poland.
Status of the Vehicle and Merchandise
The vehicle and the merchandise remain unaccounted for. Nestle did not reveal where exactly the truck was lost.
Traceability and Response Measures
In a separate statement, KitKat said the missing bars are traceable via a unique batch code. Anyone scanning the batch numbers of the stolen chocolate would receive instructions on how to contact KitKat.
Industry Concerns Over Cargo Theft
"Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste, the fact remains that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said.
Article Credits
(Writing by Dave GrahamEditing by Keith Weir)
