Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolate

Ferrero Rocher is one of the world's most iconic confectionery brands, instantly recognizable by its signature gold foil wrapping and paper cup. The brand was introduced in 1982 by Michele Ferrero, the innovator behind the Ferrero Group, who named the chocolate after a grotto in the Roman Catholic sanctuary of Lourdes.

Today, Ferrero Rocher remains under the ownership of Ferrero SpA, a private family-owned company based in Italy. While the brand has deep Italian roots and maintains significant production facilities in Alba, Italy, its global popularity has necessitated manufacturing hubs in various countries including Canada and Germany to supply international markets like Australia and North America. Despite its global reach, the brand maintains a high degree of vertical integration and family control.