Pietro Ferrero | |
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Born |
Farigliano, Kingdom of Italy |
2 September 1898
Died | 2 March 1949 Farigliano, Italy |
(aged 50)
Occupation | Businessperson |
Known for | Ferrero SpA |
Children | Michele Ferrero |
Relatives |
Pietro Ferrero Jr. (grandson) Giovanni Ferrero (grandson) |
Pietro Ferrero (2 September 1898 – 2 March 1949) was the founder of Ferrero SpA, an Italian confectionery and chocolatier company. His company invented Nutella, a hazelnut-cream spread, which is now sold in over 160 countries. The famous Ferrero Rochers are also made by his company, Ferrero, as were Tic-Tacs and various Kinder chocolates.