Pietro Ferrero (2 September 1898 – 2 March 1949) was the founder of
Ferrero SpA, an
Italian confectionery and
chocolatier company. His company invented
Nutella, a
hazelnut-cream spread, which is now sold in over 160 countries. The famous Ferrero Rochers are also made by his company, Ferrero, as were Tic-Tacs.