• A massive shipment of chocolate goes missing during transport across Europe
• Company warns theft could affect product availability ahead of Easter

A company specializing in chocolate production reported that a large shipment of its chocolate bars went missing in Europe just before Easter, describing the incident as a bold theft that could impact candy supplies during the peak demand season.

The stolen shipment included more than 413,000 bars from a new collection, weighing nearly 12 tons, while it was in transit across the European continent before disappearing last week.

The truck had departed from central Italy, bound for Poland, with plans to distribute the shipment to several countries, but it never reached its intended destination.

The company warned that the loss could disrupt supply chains at a critical time, with Easter approaching and demand expected to rise.

It also noted that the missing chocolate might appear through unofficial sales channels in Europe, raising concerns about circulation in the gray market.

Authorities are investigating in coordination with transport partners, while the company urged retailers and consumers to exercise caution.

Each chocolate bar carries a unique batch code that can be scanned to verify whether it is part of the missing shipment, which may help track the goods.

So far, the truck and its chocolate cargo remain unaccounted for, leaving a significant gap in the European confectionery market just weeks before the busiest chocolate-buying season of the year.