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SHOCKING: Nestle org - What They Never Told You

How Nestlé turned a chocolate heist into a masterclass in brand building

When thieves made off with a truckload of KitKats, Nestlé's marketing team decided the best crisis response was to make a joke of it—it’s European marketing head explains how it pulled off the feat.

Pet Stocks Have Slipped Since COVID. Is This an Investing Opportunity?

Pet Stocks Have Slipped Since COVID. Is This an Investing Opportunity?

Americans still love their pets, and ownership keeps rising. So what happened to pet stocks?

California woman buys Nestlé Toll House cookie dough. Then she bites down and immediately knows something is very wrong: ‘a thumbtack’

California woman buys Nestlé Toll House cookie dough. Then she bites down and immediately knows something is very wrong: ‘a thumbtack’

A crunch that wasn’t chocolate.

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LEGO's Julia Goldin named first-ever European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions

Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global cultural brand through partnerships spanning entertainment, gaming and sport.

Battle of the branding: Who is competing for inaugural European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions

From L'Oréal and Ferrari, to LEGO and Gymshark, 29 senior marketing leaders are competing for the inaugural European Chief Marketing Officer of the Year award at Cannes Lions.

Roche and Nestlé fear talent crunch as Switzerland puts population cap to the polls

The proposed 10 million person limit could ruin Switzerland’s reputation as a business hub and risks harming one of Europe’s strongest economies, business leaders warn.

Jamie Laing thinks tomorrow's Fortune 500 will be built by creators. He might be right

Creator-led brands have been easy to dismiss as novelties built on borrowed fame. But their cultural fluency, agility and proximity to consumers make them better equipped to build lasting businesses, argues Candy Kittens co-founder and reality star Jamie Laing.

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Can a tortilla be ‘GLP-1 friendly’? The label change that weight-loss drug companies are cashing in on

Can a tortilla be ‘GLP-1 friendly’? The label change that weight-loss drug companies are cashing in on

While a ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label may seem arbitrary, some medical experts say it may make people pay closer attention to what they’re eating

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Singapore court upholds ruling in QCP case

Singapore court upholds ruling in QCP case

The High Court of Singapore upheld the international arbitral tribunal ruling that Nestlé's termination of the Quality Coffee Products Ltd (QCP) joint venture agreement was lawful.

CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performance

CEOs are getting ruthless about worker performance

Corporate leaders are increasingly prioritizing results over employee comfort, with CEOs like Unilever's Fernando Fernandez demanding "volume growth, positive mix, consistent growth margin expansion." This shift towards "performance cultures" involves tougher accountability, potential layoffs, and a focus on tangible outcomes, signaling a departure from the more empathetic approach of the…

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Nestlé Stock Jumped Despite Weak Sales. Here’s Why.

Nestlé Stock Jumped Despite Weak Sales. Here’s Why.

A defensive consumer giant is proving resilient despite macro and currency headwinds.

‘Climate-neutral’ milk to solar-powered factories: How meat and dairy giants greenwash their image

‘Climate-neutral’ milk to solar-powered factories: How meat and dairy giants greenwash their image

Study finds most of the claims made by 33 of the largest meat and dairy companies can be categorised as misleading, unverifiable or unsupported by evidence

The Independent UK

Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there?

Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there?

The affected products were sold through SPAR stores in Austria, as well as in parts of Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and officials say the contamination is being treated as a suspected case of tampering rather than a manufacturing fault.

Vegemite is recognised globally – but how many people know Milo was invented in Australia?

Vegemite is recognised globally – but how many people know Milo was invented in Australia?

The chocolate malt powder is sold in more than 40 countries, and Australian cafe owners say there’s ‘jingoistic pride’ in serving it on their menus

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KitKat Truck With 'Presidential-Level' Protection Spotted in Canada After 12-Ton Chocolate Heist

After a massive 12‑tonne chocolate theft in Europe, a KitKat truck was seen in Canada with what social media dubbed as'presidential‑level protection.'

International Business Times UK

Who Is Walker Smith? Waitrose Worker Sacked After 'Hero' Clash With Easter Egg Shoplifter Sparks Outrage

A long-serving supermarket worker was dismissed after confronting a shoplifter, sparking a national debate on retail safety and employee protection.

International Business Times UK

Brands Race to Break the Internet With Hilarious KitKat Heist-Inspired Post and 'Official Statements'

Brands turned a 12-tonne KitKat heist into viral 'official statements', revealing how humour, marketing and news now collide on social media.

International Business Times UK

The Great KitKat Heist: 400,000 Chocolate Bars Stolen — Now the Brand Wants Your Help

Discover the intriguing story of how 400,000 KitKat bars were stolen in Europe and how Nestlé is involving the public to track them down.

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A truckload of F1 KitKats, a painting of fish: what is it that makes heists so delicious?

In a world of data theft and online scams, there is something thrillingly analogue about these audacious robberies, says writer and journalist Imogen West-Knights

12 Tons Of KitKat Were Stolen, Here Are The Most Hilarious Responses To It

“It's not about the chocolate, it's about sending a message: Nobody gets a break,” a netizen wrote.

Internet goes (cocoa) nuts: The funniest reactions to 12 tonne theft of KitKat bars

A sizeable shipment of Nestlé's KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, while the goodies were in transit from Italy to Poland. Beyond the shortages the heist could provoke – especially right before Easter – the internet has been having a blast...

Formula 1 partner KitKat loses over 400,000 F1 chocolate bars in major Europe theft

More than 12 tonnes of F1-themed chocolate vanished during transit from Italy to Poland

The Guardian - US

Sugar high(st): more than 12 tons of KitKat’s ‘new chocolate range’ stolen in Italy

Thieves made a break for 413,793 units of the company’s new F1 line bars, which could cause shortage before Easter

The Independent UK

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Nestlé says thieves have stolen a huge shipment of KitKat bars from a truck heading from Italy to Poland

International Business Times UK

Nestlé Reveals 400,000+ KitKat Bars Were Stolen En Route to Poland, Warns of Easter Shortage

Nestlé warns of a KitKat shortage ahead of Easter after a 12-tonne shipment of 400,000 bars was stolen en route to Poland.

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