The inventor and chemist behind the ever-popular hazelnut spread Nutella, Francesco Rivella, died on Valentine's Day 2025 at the age of 97.

Dubbed the “father” of Nutella by the Italian media, Rivella helped create the world’s most famous hazelnut spread.

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.

Dubbed the “father” of Nutella, Francesco Rivella began working at Italian chocolate and confectionary company Ferrero in 1952

Francesco Rivella, the Italian chemist renowned for his pivotal role in the creation of Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97.

Francesco Rivella's death led to an outpouring of tributes from the public for his legacy of developing the world's famous hazelnut spread.

Francesco Rivella, the chemist who developed the beloved hazelnut spread Nutella, has passed away at the age of 97. Rivella worked for Ferrero, joinin

The inventor of Nutella and by proxy some of your sweetest, nostalgic food memories, Francesco Rivella is no more. Fancy a sweet homage?

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,