Pietro Ferrero (2 September 1898 – 2 March 1949) was an Italian businessman who 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. His company also created Ferrero Rocher, Tic Tacs and the Kinder Chocolate brand.[2]
Biography
Ferrero was born on 2 September 1898 in Farigliano, a municipality in the Piedmontese Langhe, and was the eldest son of Michele Ferrero and Clara Devalle. He had a younger brother, Giovanni. The Ferreros were known for their hard work ethic. After marrying Piera Cillario, they moved to Alba, Piedmont, eventually settling in Turin.