Ferrero has been targeting the U.S. for acquisitions to grow geographically and expand by category. It bought Wells Enterprises, the maker of Blue Bunny and other ice-cream brands, and before that struck a $2.8 billion deal to acquire Nestlé’s U.S. chocolate business.

Shares of WK Kellogg, the cereal maker behind Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes, skyrocketed 50% after the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that Ferrero was nearing acquiring the company for $3 billion.