The Italian candy company Ferrero plans to buy the American cereal maker Kellogg for $3.1 billion, the companies announced Thursday. The deal would unite the makers of household brands including Nutella and Frosted Flakes. American cereal giant Kellogg and Italian candy giant Ferrero have struck a sweet deal worth $3.1 billion.

The $3.1 billion acquisition would combine Ferrero, which makes Tic Tacs and Nutella, with the producer of Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops.

Italian confectioner Ferrero, parent to brands such as Nutella and Kinder, will acquire American cereal giant WK Kellogg for approximately $3.1 billion, as it seeks to expand its footprint in North America. With this acquisition, brands including Nutella, Tic Tac, Kinder, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Special K will come under one roof.