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Ferrero Nears $3 Billion Deal for WK Kellogg, WSJ Says

UNITED STATES, JUL 9 – Ferrero aims to expand in the U.S. cereal market by acquiring WK Kellogg for about $3 billion amid industry consolidation and weaker cereal demand, shares surged nearly 50%.

  • WK Kellogg Co., a Battle Creek-based cereal maker, is reportedly nearing a $3 billion acquisition by Italian sweets maker Ferrero as of July 2025.
  • This potential deal follows Kellogg's 2022 spin-off of its cereal business to form WK Kellogg and Kellanova, aiming to better position each company for growth.
  • WK Kellogg owns major cereal brands like Frosted Flakes, Froot Loops, Raisin Bran, Corn Flakes, and Apple Jacks and faces consumer shifts amid higher food prices.
  • Ferrero reported 18.4 billion euros in revenue and has expanded in the US by acquiring Wells Enterprises and Nestle's US chocolate business; WK Kellogg shares surged over 50% on the acquisition news.
  • The sale could finalize this week and is expected to improve WK Kellogg's profit margins and supply chain, marking a significant acquisition for Ferrero and a shift in the cereal industry.
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regionalmedianews.com broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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