Over time, Rivella started working as a chocolatier and as the right-hand man of Michele Ferrero, the owner of the Italian ...

ALBA, ITALY – Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist renowned for his pivotal role in the creation of Nutella, has passed ...

The first iteration of what would become Nutella was originally called Giandujot, derived from gianduja - a confection made with chocolate and hazelnuts - and sold in 1946, according to Fox News.

The inventor and chemist behind the ever-popular hazelnut spread Nutella, Francesco Rivella, died on Valentine's Day 2025 at the age of 97.

The Piedmont, Italy native joined Ferrero in 1952, working as a "right-hand man" to Michele Ferrero, son of Ferrero founder ...

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Francesco Rivella, a pioneering chemist in the confectionery industry and a key figure behind the creation of Nutella, passed away on February 14 at the age of 97. Dubbed the “father” of the iconic ...

Francesco Rivella, the chemist who developed the beloved hazelnut spread Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97. Rivella ...

Francesco Rivella, regarded as the father of Nutella by many, died in Piedmont, Italy. He was 97 when he died on February 14, 2025, per reports from different outlets.

Francesco Rivella, best known as the inventor of Nutella, died at the age of 97. As per Fox News, Francesco breathed his last ...

Francesco Rivella, known for inventing Nutella, passed away at 97 on February 14. Praised for his contribution to Ferrero's ...