Nestlé exploring sale of U.S. confectionery unit

Nestlé SA put its U.S. confectionery business up for sale, looking to shed its Butterfinger and Crunch candy bars as it grapples with how to cater to U.S. consumers’ increasing demand for healthy snacks.

Nestlé SA put its U.S. confectionery business up for sale, looking to shed its Butterfinger and Crunch candy bars as it grapples with how to cater to U.S. consumers’ increasing demand for healthy snacks.