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, the chemist who developed the beloved hazelnut spread Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97. Rivella worked for Ferrero, joinin

Dubbed the “father” of Nutella, Francesco Rivella began working at Italian chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero in 1952

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

ALBA, ITALY – Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist renowned for his pivotal role in the creation of Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97. Rivella died on February 14, Valentine’s Day, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed the world of confectionery.

PanARMENIAN.Net - Italian chemist Francesco Rivella, widely recognized as the creator of Nutella, passed away on Valentine’s Day at the age of 97, as reported by multiple news outlets. Known as the “father” of Nutella in Italian media, Rivella played a crucial role in developing the world’s most beloved hazelnut spread.

Francesco Rivella, the man behind the creation of Nutella, has died. He was 97. The Italian chemist who is credited with developing the beloved Ferrero chocolate hazelnut spread died on Valentine's Day on Friday,

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 hazelnut cocoa spread,