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The Untold Truth Of Ferrero Rocher Chocolate
Ferrero-Rocher are an Italian chocolate candy that consists of a whole, toasted hazelnut surrounded by a creamy, chocolate filling that is itself encased in a crisp, spherical wafer and then dipped in chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. They originated in Alba, a town in the northwest province of Piedmont. Piedmont means "foot of the mountain" and this section of the country predictably sits at the base of the Alps, the highest mountains of Europe.
Alba is still home to a Ferrero factory. In fact, one-fifth of all residents of Alba are employed by the family, per the Guardian. Read on to learn the story of this famous candy.
The company has become a major player in the international candy market
Ferrero has grown larger and larger over the years. The company has been involved in several business acquisitions and deals, including a failed attempt at preventing Kraft from taking ownership of the U.K.'s Cadbury chocolate company.
Other acquisitions over the years have included various brands previously owned by Kellog such as Keebler and Famous Amos (according to Business Insider). In addition, it has also absorbed Thornton's chocolates in the U.K. and the rights to make some of the Girl Scout cookies in the States. The company has come very far from its quiet, Alpine origins
The creamy layer of filling within the spherical wafer is none other than the best thing to happen to morning toast. The rich, melting texture of the interior is a perfect foil to the crispness of the wafer and the crunchy hazelnuts. It does make sense that the makers of such a delicious product would find a way to work it into as many of its products as possible.
The candies helped make Michele Ferrero the richest man in Italy
When Michele Ferrero died on Valentine's Day in 2015, he was the richest man in his country. He had made a reported fortune of over $26 billion, according to Forbes. When describing the sources of his fortune in their annual Billionaire's Report, they simply indicated "chocolates," truly all that needs to be said.
Ferrero used his vast wealth to give back and started the Fondazione Ferrero. This organization is devoted to helping seniors navigate a world that can often feel like it's leaving them behind. This foundation is based in the family's hometown of Alba and has inspired similar organizations in other countries as well.
Ferrero Rocher Confectionery Company
Ferrero Rocher chocolate candies traditionally have a sphere shape. Each chocolate sphere is wrapped in foil and carefully placed on the paper liner. Candy is strongly associated with holidays such as Christmas and has become a part of the celebration culture in many countries. In particular, chocolate became especially popular in the United Kingdom in the 1990s era. The advertisement “Ambassadors” made everyone aware of its specifics.
The candy was introduced in Europe in 1982. However, in the beginning, there was a problem with the label printing, and the production had to be stopped for a while. The major part of the candy production process remains secret. There are no smartphones or any similar devices allowed in the facilities, and very few journalists have even been there. Production is mainly done with machinery.
The Ferrero Rocher chocolate boxes are sold in 42 countries, and the total number of candies produced every year goes up to 4.8 billion pieces.
