WK Kellogg, the Battle Creek-based maker of cereals, agreed to the sale as the company has struggled with weakening consumer demand due to inflation.

Ferrero, the maker of Nutella, announces a $3.1 billion deal to acquire century-old cereal company WK Kellogg, expanding its North American breakfast and snack portfolio.

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.