The Italian chemist, Francesco Rivellabetter known as the “inventor” or “Nutella father”, He died at 97 on February 14, Valentine’s Day, as reported on Monday 17 through various media.
Francesco Rivella was a chemist who played a crucial role in the evolution of Nutella. He was born in Barbaresco, Italy, and joined the Ferrero company in 1952, after obtaining his degree in Bromatological Chemistry in Turin.
In a nutshell, Rстella helped create the most famous hazelnut cream in the world and with it various related products, such as the Kinder surprise, Ferrero Rocheramong others.
Next, we share more details about Rivella’s work, “Nutella’s father” and everything that is known about his death.
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Rivella collaborated closely with Michele Ferrerofounder of the company, and together they transformed the original hazelnut and cocoa paste, known as Giandujot, in a more creamy version called SuperCrema In 1951. This innovation laid the foundations for the creation of Nutella in 1964.
After his retirement, he dedicated himself to fruit agriculture and the traditional Italian sport of Pallapugno in Alba. Finally, The “father of the Nutella” died on February 14, 2025, at 97, exactly a decade after the death of Michele Ferrero. His funeral was held in Alba, and was buried in Barbaresco.
Although The exact cause of his death has not been publicly specifiedit is known that Rivella left a lasting legacy in the confectionery industry, being a key figure in the creation of worldwide products such as Nutella.
 
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