Overview
- Nestlé said a truck carrying 413,793 bars of a new KitKat range disappeared last week while moving from central Italy toward Poland.
- The vehicle and its cargo remain unaccounted for as investigations continue with local authorities and supply‑chain partners.
- Each bar carries a unique batch code that scanners can use to identify stolen stock, with on‑screen instructions guiding users to report it.
- The company warned the haul could show up through unauthorized sellers and may cause temporary shortages as Easter demand peaks.
- Industry groups IUMI and TAPA EMEA recently reported rising cargo theft and freight fraud in Europe using more sophisticated methods.