The Italian candy company Ferrero plans to buy the American cereal maker Kellogg for $3.1 billion, the companies announced Thursday. The deal would unite the makers of household brands including Nutella and Frosted Flakes. American cereal giant Kellogg and Italian candy giant Ferrero have struck a sweet deal worth $3.1 billion.

Ferrero has added more products to its basket with an eye-catching move for US cereal business WK Kellogg. Ferrero has once again used M&A to expand into another part of the store – but will it pay off?

Kellogg’s sales, income and stock price have been on a down slide since the 2023 split with Kellanova; Ferrero will become one of the largest and broadest food processors in