MONTE CARLO, Italy, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- The billionaire owner of Ferrero, Michele Ferrero, has died in his home in Italy at the age of 89. Ferrero produces Nutella, Ferrero Rocher and other sweets.
Ferrero was not in charge of running the company anymore, but he had a significant impact on the success of the company during his time running it. He was largely responsible for the worldwide success of the Nutella spread.