While Pietro Ferrero conceived the initial idea for a sweet treat born from post-war cocoa shortages, it was Rivella’s expertise as a chemist that transformed that vision into the globally ...

Pietro Ferrero was the man behind Ferrero Group, the brand that makes world-famous chocolates. The company was established in 1946, but before that, he opened a chocolate shop in Italy’s Alba.

Throughout his long career at Ferrero, Rivella eventually became a senior manager with the company, which was founded by namesake Pietro Ferrero in 1946. Rivella worked closely with Ferrero's son ...