Who owns Nutella?
Nutella is owned by Ferrero (Italy).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Ferrero Group reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Alba
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy, Alba
- Founded
- 1964
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Sweet spreads & nut butters
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Nutella
Nutella descends from the Giandujot, a hazelnut and cocoa loaf Pietro Ferrero made in 1946 when cocoa was scarce and hazelnuts were plentiful in Piedmont, and it took its present spreadable form and name in 1964. It is the largest hazelnut spread in the world and consumes a substantial share of the global hazelnut crop.
Ownership timeline of Nutella
Where Nutella sits in Ferrero
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Nutella?
The parent company of Nutella is Ferrero, a family-owned company headquartered in Italy.
Is Nutella Italian?
Yes. Nutella originated in Italy in 1964 and its owner, Ferrero, is also headquartered in Italy.
Is Nutella still owned by Ferrero?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Nutella is still owned by Ferrero. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Ferrero Group — our brands — Ferrero Group, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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