12 Tonnes of KitKat chocolates stolen in Europe ahead of Easter

A large consignment of KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, raising concerns about potential shortages in shops ahead of the Easter season.

The brand, owned by Swiss food giant Nestle, confirmed that a truck transporting 413,793 units of its new chocolate range went missing during transit.

The shipment, weighing approximately 12 tonnes, disappeared last week while travelling between production and distribution centres.

The vehicle had departed from central Italy and was en route to Poland, with plans to distribute the products across multiple European countries, according to the AFP.

However, the company has not disclosed the exact location where the theft occurred, stating that both the truck and its cargo remain unaccounted for.

Official statement In an official statement, the company said, We can confirm that 12T of KitKat products were stolen while in transit from our factory in Central Italy and their destination in Poland.

We are working closely with local authorities and supply chain partners to investigate. Regarding recent press coverage pic. twitter.

com/Huh4EnFV2J KITKAT (@KITKAT) March 29, 2026 It further stated that the Good News was there were no concerns for the consumer safety, and the supply is not affected.