Ferrero hanuta hazelnut wafer

Hanuta is a prominent brand of hazelnut wafers produced by the Italian confectionery giant Ferrero. The name 'Hanuta' is actually an abbreviation for Haselnusstafel, which translated from German means 'hazelnut bar'. Since its introduction in Germany in 1959, it has become a staple snack in Central Europe.

The product consists of a layer of hazelnut cream with small bits of hazelnut sandwiched between two crispy wafers. Most of the production for the European market occurs at Ferrero's large manufacturing facility in Stadtallendorf, Germany. As of 2026, Ferrero remains the ultimate owner of the brand, maintaining its status as one of the world's largest privately held chocolate and confectionery companies.