Pietro Ferrero
For other people named Pietro Ferrero, see Pietro Ferrero (disambiguation).
| Pietro Ferrero | |
|---|---|
| Born |
2 September 1898 Farigliano, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died |
2 March 1949 Farigliano, Italy |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Known for | Ferrero SpA |
| Children | Michele Ferrero |
| Relatives |
Pietro Ferrero Jr. (grandson, deceased) 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.[1]