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Francesco Rivella, inventor of Nutella, dead at 97

Rivella worked at Ferrero, an Italian chocolate company, starting in 1952, where he eventually became a senior manager.
Nutella was introduced in 1964, evolving from an earlier product named Giandujot, derived from gianduja, sold in 1946.
After retirement, Rivella focused on fruit farming and pallapugno, and is survived by his children and grandchildren.

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Liberation

Death of Francesco Rivella, inventor of Nutella: a spread for the road

The 97-year-old Italian had created with Michele Ferrero the famous spreader, one of the most important consumer products of the 20th century.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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Tagesschau

Nutella inventor Francesco Rivella died at the age of 97

He is considered a co-inventor of the world famous spread of bread: the Italian Francesco Rivella died at the age of 97. The chemist played an important role in the development of the nut nougat cream.

4 days ago·Hamburg, Germany

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Financial Express

Francesco Rivella, key figure behind Nutella, passes away at 97

Rivella joined Ferrero in 1952, just two years before Nutella was officially introduced.

4 days ago·Uttar Pradesh, India

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Le Huffington Post

The inventor of Nutella died, Francesco Rivella was 97 years old.

Francesco Rivella was a close friend of Ferrero's boss, Michele Ferrero. The chemist developed the recipe for the famous spreader.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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NRC Handelsblad

For ten years, the creator of Nutella searched for the perfect hazelnut spread, in the perfect jar

Francisco Rivella (1925 - 2025) | food technologist: The Italian bromatologist invented the name and brought Nutella worldwide fame. Since 1964, the jars…

4 days ago·Netherlands

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