Originally, Nutella® was a smart solution to a tricky problem: the shortage of cocoa supplies following World War Two.
Pietro Ferrero, a pastry maker from Piedmont in Italy, ingeniously created a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar and just a little of the rare cocoa. He shaped it into a loaf that could be sliced and served on bread and he named it 'Giandujot' after a famous local carnival character at the time. On May 14th 1946 the Ferrero Company was officially founded.
Michele Ferrero has brought so much joy to the world since he invented Nutella in 1964. He has earned his place amongst Saints.