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Ferrero International SpA

Ferrero International S.A. is a leading global chocolate and confectionery company headquartered in Alba, Italy. A family-owned private enterprise, it operates in over 170 countries, specializing in chocolates, candies, biscuits, and sweet snacks, with 30+ production plants worldwide. Reporting approximately €17 billion revenue in 2024, Ferrero has established solid leadership in the global premiu

ItalyEst. 194647K+30+Unlisted

Business Nature

100% In-House Production Family-Owned Enterprise, No Outsourcing

Core Business Areas

**9.4 Chocolate** Hazelnut chocolate blocks, chocolate spreads • Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolate balls • Nutella hazelnut cocoa spread • Kinder milk chocolate blocks **9.5 Confectionery** Hazelnut wafer confectionery, chocolate balls • Kinder Surprise • Ferrero Raffaello coconut almond balls **9.7 Nuts & Roasted Snacks** Hazelnuts, hazelnut spreads Ferrero's exclusive hazelnut raw materials 75% of global procurement volume Nutella hazelnut granule spread **9.10 Baking Decorations & Toppings** Chocolate vermicelli, hazelnut pieces Nutella Baking Range chocolate spread + hazelnut pieces Ferrero Chocolate Baking Drops **9.11 Healthy Snacks** Reduced-sugar chocolate, plant-based spreads • Nutella 30% Reduced Sugar version • Plantella plant-based hazelnut spread 2024 new product

Industry Rankings

2Company Rankings in the Regional Specialty Foods Industry

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3Suppliers Rankings in the Regional Specialty Foods Industry

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5Brand Rankings in the Baking Ingredients & Ready-to-Eat Snacks Industry

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5Brand Rankings in the Snack Foods Industry

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5Manufacturers Rankings in the Snack Foods Industry

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Corporate Report

# Ferrero International S.A. – 2024 Corporate Report Summary Ferrero International S.A. is a family-owned, privately-held chocolate and confectionery company headquartered in Alba, Piedmont, Italy. Founded in 1946, the company operates across the entire value chain—from自主研发 to production to brand management and sales—positioning itself as a global leader in the chocolate confectionery market. With approximately 41,000 employees and operations spanning more than 170 countries, Ferrero generated approximately **17 billion euros (~$185 billion USD)** in revenue for 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.5%. The company's brand heat score stands at an impressive 890 out of 1,000, underscoring its dominant market position in the global confectionery industry. The company's core business encompasses chocolate (60% of revenue, ~10.2 billion euros), confectionery (25%, ~4.25 billion euros), biscuits (10%, ~1.

Quick Facts

Headquarters

Alba, Piedmont, Italy (Global HQ)

Founded

1946

Employees

47K+

Factories

30+

Listing

Private / Unlisted