Sunday 24 November, 2024

Man who gave the world Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Kinder dies

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MICHELE FERRERO, THE Italian billionaire behind Nutella, Ferrero Rocher, Kinder Eggs and Tic Tacs has died at the age of 89.

The 89-year-old’s father had developed the original Nutella recipe in 1946, and his son turned it into the chocolatey, hazelnutty empire it is today.

According to Reuters Ferrero died at his home in Monte Carlo after months of illness.

Forbes reports that the Ferrero fortune stands at $23.4 billion. It sells its products in 53 countries.

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Man who gave the world Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and Kinder dies

This Nutella bar was plucked straight from your dreams

Personalised Nutella jars are causing a freakout because people can’t get them

French couple try and fail to name their baby ‘Nutella’