Homeschool Current Events: Kinder Eggs

We have an Easter-themed Hot Chocolate and Current Events for you this week. There’s an iconic new treat on U.S. store shelves this Easter season. The Kinder Egg, popular in Europe, made its U.S. debut in 2018. But there’s a twist. Read this article from Fortune to find out the scoop. 

Map Points: Italy, Europe, U.S. 

Discussion Questions: 

• Warm up: What’s your favorite Easter candy? Why?
• Have you heard of the candy brand Ferrero? Have you heard of the Kinder Egg? 
• Why do you think the Kinder Surprise is so popular in Europe?
• Do you think the Kinder Joy (the egg available in the U.S.) will be as fun and exiting for American children?
• Do you think it’s a good idea for U.S. law to ban the sale of candy that has non-nutritive objects in it?
• What do you think Ferraro would have to do to increase its market share in the U.S.?
• How is Kinder an “innovation in the confectionary aisle”?
• Brainstorm another candy that would be an “innovation in the confectionary aisle.” 

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