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.

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.

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, 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,

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,