Francesco Rivella, who is better known as the "Father of Nutella" for his role in creating the world's most famous hazelnut spread, died at age 97 on Feb. 14, 2025.

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.

Over time, Rivella started working as a chocolatier and as the right-hand man of Michele Ferrero, the owner of the Italian multinational company which he had started from a small bakery and cafe belonging to his father.

Francesco Rivella's death led to an outpouring of tributes from the public for his legacy of developing the world's 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 chemist who developed the beloved hazelnut spread Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97. Rivella worked for Ferrero, joinin

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.

ALBAWABA - Renowned Italian chemist Francesco Rivella, best known for working hand in hand with Ferrero to create the world's most famous chocolate spre

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,

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