Michele Ferrero facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Michele Ferrero
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| Born | 26 April 1925 |
| Died | 14 February 2015 (aged 89) Monte Carlo, Monaco
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| Citizenship | Italian |
| Occupation | Owner of Ferrero SpA |
| Known for | Nutella, Mon Chéri, Kinder Chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, Tic Tacs, Kinder Eggs |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Franca Fissolo |
| Children | Pietro Giovanni |
| Parent(s) | Pietro Ferrero Piera Cillario |
Michele Ferrero (born April 26, 1925 – died February 14, 2015) was a very successful Italian businessman. He owned the famous chocolate company Ferrero SpA. This company became one of Europe's biggest sweet makers under his leadership. He grew it from a small bakery and café that his father started in Alba, Piedmont. One of his first big ideas was to add vegetable oil to a traditional hazelnut paste called gianduja. This made the super popular spread we know as Nutella.
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Early Life and Family Beginnings
Michele Ferrero was born on April 26, 1925, in a town called Dogliani, Italy. His father, Pietro Ferrero, was the person who first started the Ferrero company. His mother's name was Piera Cillario.
Building a Chocolate Empire
Michele Ferrero joined his family's company in 1949. He had many great ideas that helped the business grow huge. He was known for creating some of the world's most loved sweet treats.
Famous Ferrero Products
Ferrero's most famous brands include:
- Nutella: A delicious hazelnut spread.
- Mon Chéri: Chocolates with a cherry and liqueur filling.
- Kinder Chocolate: Milk chocolate bars especially for kids.
- Ferrero Rocher: Hazelnut chocolates wrapped in gold foil.
- Tic Tacs: Small, refreshing mints.
- Kinder Eggs: Chocolate eggs with a toy inside.
These products became popular all over the world. Michele Ferrero's company became very successful because of them.
Passing on the Business
From 1997, Michele's two sons, Giovanni Ferrero and Pietro Ferrero Jr., started to lead the company together. Sadly, Pietro passed away in 2011. After that, Giovanni became the only CEO, continuing his father's legacy.
Personal Life and Beliefs
Michele Ferrero married Maria Franca Fissolo in 1962. They had two sons, Giovanni and Pietro.
He was a very religious person and a strong Catholic. Every year, Michele Ferrero would visit the Lourdes shrine, which is a famous religious site. He also made sure that a statue of the Madonna (Mary, the mother of Jesus) was placed in every factory and office of his company.
Michele Ferrero passed away on February 14, 2015, at his home in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He was 89 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Michele Ferrero para niños
