Giovanni Ferrero has expanded his family's company beyond brands like Nutella and built a global powerhouse—especially through big acquisitions in the U.S.

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?

The Italian candy maker behind Ferrero Rocher and Nutella is nearing a roughly $3 billion deal to buy the breakfast-cereal conglomerate WK Kellogg, according to people familiar with the matter. Ferrero,

Shares of WK Kellogg soared following a report by The Wall Street Journal that Italian candy maker Ferrero is nearing a $3 billion deal to buy the cereal conglomerate. WK Kellogg stock was up 52%, at $26.53, after hours. Shares closed the market down slightly year-to-date.

These Ferrero Rocher Dessert Bowls are pure indulgence — creamy, crunchy, and loaded with the flavor of chocolate hazelnut treat.

Nutella prices may soon climb after Turkey — the world’s top hazelnut producer — was hit by a devastating spring frost that wiped out large swathes of crops. As the firm behind the brand faces rising raw material costs,