Related companies

Ferrero-related Companies

In addition to companies and brands owned by the Ferrero Group, several acquisitions have been made by Ferrero-related companies.

Ferrero-related companies

Ferrero has grown from a chocolate confectionery company to one of the global leaders in the sweet-packaged food market. Alongside organic growth, our global presence constantly expands as we enter new product categories and expand our footprint across the world through strategic acquisitions. In addition, we are growing our portfolio of well-established brands that consumers love, allowing us to diversify and to create exciting growth opportunities.

In addition to companies and brands acquired by the Ferrero Group, several acquisitions have been made over the past years by Ferrero-related companies* to further expand into categories such as biscuits or snacks, bringing many iconic brands into the global Ferrero product family.

*These Ferrero-related companies are not captured in the annual Consolidated Financial Statements of Ferrero International S.A., the parent company of the Ferrero Group. Furthermore, they do not fall under Ferrero Group governance, commitments and practices.

Brands and companies acquired by Ferrero-related companies

Fox’s Biscuit Business
2020
Fox’s Biscuits

This acquisition includes fine biscuit brands such as Fox’s and Rocky, among other much-loved, prestigious brands with a strong history in the British biscuit market from 1853.

Burton’s Biscuit Company
2021
Burton’s Biscuits Company

Burton’s produces some of the best-loved brands in the UK biscuit market, including Maryland Cookies, Jammie Dodgers, Wagon Wheels, Paterson’s and Thomas Fudge’s. The business has a history in the British biscuit market dating back to 1935, with a solid heritage and brand awareness.

EXECULTIVE CHAIRMAN

“ Only those who have a deep understanding, an authentic relationship, a sense of values that are bound to one’s roots, will be able to move forward in the world, will be able to globalise, will be able to internationalise. Because the strength that our roots give us is the strength to always be true to ourselves.”
Giovanni Ferrero, Executive Chairman.

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Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with over 35 iconic brands sold in more than 170 countries. The Ferrero Group brings joy to people around the world with much-loved treats and snacks, including Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac® and Ferrero Rocher®. With over 47,000 employees, we are passionate about helping people celebrate life's special moments. The Ferrero Group, now in its third generation, is based on family values with a dedication to quality and excellence, heritage, and a commitment to the planet and communities in which we operate.