Pietro Ferrero

Pietro Ferrero (Italian pronunciation: [ˈpjɛːtro ferˈrɛːro]; 2 September 1898 – 2 March 1949) was the founder of Ferrero SpA, an Italian confectionery and chocolatier company.[1] His company invented Nutella, a hazelnut-cream spread, which is now sold in over 160 countries. Ferrero Rochers are also made by his company, Ferrero, as were Tic-Tacs and the Kinder chocolate brand.[2]

Pietro Ferrero
Born(1898-09-02)2 September 1898
Farigliano, Italy
Died2 March 1949(1949-03-02) (aged 50)
Farigliano, Italy
Occupation(s)Chocolatier, confectionery company founder
Known forFerrero SpA
ChildrenMichele Ferrero
RelativesPietro Ferrero Jr.
(grandson)
Giovanni Ferrero
(grandson)

References

  1. "The story of Ferrero Group and its Mission". Ferrero Corporate. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
  2. Mitzman, Dany (18 May 2014). "Nutella: How the world went nuts for a hazelnut spread". BBC. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
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