Pietro Ferrero | |
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| Born | 2 September 1898 |
| Died | 2 March 1949 (aged 50) Farigliano, Italy |
| Occupation(s) | Chocolatier, confectionery company founder |
| Known for | Ferrero SpA |
| Children | Michele Ferrero |
| Relatives | Pietro Ferrero Jr. (grandson) Giovanni Ferrero (grandson) |
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 are Tic Tacs and the Kinder chocolate brand.[2]
- ^ "The story of Ferrero Group and its Mission". Ferrero Corporate. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2017.
- ^ Mitzman, Dany (18 May 2014). "Nutella: How the world went nuts for a hazelnut spread". BBC. Archived from the original on 24 September 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2017.