Pietro Ferrero
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. His company invented Nutella, a hazelnut-cream spread, which is now sold in over 160 countries. His company (Ferrero) also created Ferrero Rocher, Tic Tacs and the Kinder Chocolate brand.