Ferrero Food Service FAQ : all the answers about our products (2024)

FAQs

Why does Nutella not need to be refrigerated? ›

Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain maximum flavor. Do not refrigerate Nutella^®, otherwise it will harden and become difficult to spread. Excessive heat will accelerate the loss of flavor and may cause the oils found in Nutella^® to separate.

Storage Conditions: Opened Nutella jars last up to 12 months when kept in a cool, dry place, whereas unopened jars can last a few months past the expiration date. Storing in the refrigerator may extend freshness but can also alter spreadability.

The Ferrero Group is now one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies with over 35 much-loved brands, such as Kinder^®, Nutella^®, Ferrero Rocher^® and Tic Tac^®, sold in more than 170 countries.

After the Second World War, cocoa was extremely scarce. Founded as an Italian pastry shop in Piedmont, Italy, Ferrero turned this problem into a smart solution, creating a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar, and just a little of the rare cocoa. The ancestor of Nutella^® was born.

In contrast, a sealed jar of another popular, nutty spread ― Nutella — will keep just one to two months past its printed date.

Nutella® should be stored at room temperature (between 64° and 72° F). Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain maximum flavor. Do not refrigerate Nutella®, otherwise it will harden and become difficult to spread.

You can keep peanut butter in the pantry for six to nine months (unopened) and two to three months (opened).

Yep! According to one Reddit user, UD_Ramirez, it's all in the way you scoop your Nutella from the jar, and always going from the centre will stop you ever having to scrape dried bits of Nutella from the edge of the jar for good.

Your Nutella might react to ambient temperature changes, especially hot weather, which causes the product to melt slightly. This melting leads to a separation of ingredients, primarily the oil in the spread. Therefore, if your jar of Nutella is kept in a warm place, you're more likely to find these watery conditions.

After doing some research, according to multiple resources, the letter N is black because the name 'Nutella' was originally used by another brand. So they simply changed the colour of the letter to ensure there wasn't a trademark issue.

Why did Nestle sell to Ferrero? ›

Nestle, the country's fourth-largest candy company, has said it put its U.S. candy business on the market to focus on healthy foods. The Italian Ferrero, meanwhile, is trying to expand into new territory — and will become the third-largest U.S. candy-maker in the process.

To most people, Ferrero is simply the first part of the name of individually wrapped hazelnut chocolate pieces that you often see out around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day — Ferrero Rocher. But on Tuesday, the European chocolate company announced it was buying Nestle's U.S. confectionary business for $2.8 billion.

Originally sold as a solid block, Ferrero started to sell a creamy version in 1951 as Supercrema gianduja. In 1963, Ferrero's son Michele Ferrero revamped Supercrema gianduja with the intention of marketing it throughout Europe. Its composition was modified, and it was renamed "Nutella".

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The precious gold packaging and high-quality ingredients contributed to the immense success of Ferrero Rocher. It's marketed as a means of celebrating life's golden pleasures, including the joy of being with family, special love, and true friendship, among others.

Yep! According to one Reddit user, UD_Ramirez, it's all in the way you scoop your Nutella from the jar, and always going from the centre will stop you ever having to scrape dried bits of Nutella from the edge of the jar for good.

You can quickly melt Nutella by scooping it into a bowl and microwaving it gently. Or if you'd like to melt a larger amount, simply put the jar of Nutella into a bowl of hot water. If you only need a little Nutella for spreading, heat a metal knife or spoon then use it to scrape up the softened Nutella.