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Ferrero North America, the US division of the Italian confectionery giant, has officially started manufacturing its new Nutella Peanut spread at its facility in Franklin Park (IL). The launch represents the first time a Nutella-branded product has been manufactured in the United States.
According to the company, the new spread is a blend of hazelnuts and peanuts, utilizing hazelnuts from Oregon and peanuts sourced from Georgia and other south-eastern states. The product is currently being rolled out to retailers across the country, including Walmart and Target. The project involved a $75 million investment to add the new production line to the Franklin Park plant, which has been home to the production of Butterfinger and Baby Ruth since the 1960s. This regional growth follows the opening of a separate $75 million chocolate processing facility in Bloomington in 2024.
Michael Lindsey, president and chief business officer of Ferrero North America, commented: “Nutella Peanut and this new facility showcase Ferrero’s dedicated and talented teams, commitment to growth in North America, and the company’s ability to thoughtfully and effectively evolve brands that have been loved for generations”.
Source: Ferrero (via PR Newswire)
