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.

Dubbed the “father” of Nutella by the Italian media, Rivella helped create the world’s most famous hazelnut spread.

Francesco Rivella, known for inventing Nutella, passed away at 97 on February 14. Praised for his contribution to Ferrero's iconic spread, he was integral to developing its flavors. Rivella's career was dedicated to perfecting confectioneries at Ferrero,

Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist renowned for his pivotal role in the creation of Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97.

Francesco Rivella's death led to an outpouring of tributes from the public for his legacy of developing the world's famous hazelnut spread.

Nutella’s co-creator Francesco Rivella, who helped develop signature chocolate-hazelnut spread, has passed away.

THE beloved “inventor” of Nutella has died aged 97 after helping to create the world-famous hazelnut spread. Ferrero chemist Francesco Rivella passed away on Valentine’s

An Italian chemist dubbed the ‘father of Nutella’ for helping to create the hugely popular chocolate and hazelnut spread has died. Francesco Rivella passed away on Friday, Valentine’s Day, at the age of 97. He was born in Barbaresco, in Piedmont, Northern Italy and earned a degree in bromatological chemistry in Turin.

Francesco Rivella, best known as the inventor of Nutella, died at the age of 97. As per Fox News, Francesco breathed his last on February 14.

The inventor of Nutella and by proxy some of your sweetest, nostalgic food memories, Francesco Rivella is no more. Fancy a sweet homage?

Francesco Rivella, whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as the iconic hazelnut spread he helped create, passed away on February 14th—Valentine’s Day—at the age of 97. While Pietro Ferrero conceived the initial idea for a sweet treat born from post-war cocoa shortages,