The world’s richest confectionery maker Michele Ferrero, famed for Nutella, died on Valentine’s Day. The 89-year-old, who had been ill for several months, died yesterday in Monte Carlo where he lived, surrounded by his family, his company said in a statement.

The world’s richest confectionery maker Michele Ferrero, famed for Nutella and Ferrero Rocher chocolates, died on Valentine’s Day.

Sympathetic glances on February 14 aside, being a singleton has many advantages, not least the huge amount of ‘me time’, says Louise O’Neill.

The Menu has often wondered if it would be possible to hitch up his old mucker, chef Gary O’Hanlon (VM Restaurant at Viewmount House, Co Longford), to some class of generator for the man’s indefatigable energy could power half the planet. 

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Two “sweet-makers” sacked by sweet giant Ferrero and accused of changing the recipe on a batch of mints have been awarded a five-figure sum each.

This week Esther N McCarthy concentrates on items that are actually good for us - like juicers that won’t live in the back of the cupboard and sandwich boxes made for healthy midday breaks.

FRANCE is the most visited country on earth — 80-something million of us go there each year. So there’s no point going on about it, because you’ll already know all about the French joie de vivre, savoir vivre, savoir faire, sang froid, maybe even the hauteur or froideur if you commit a faux pas like turning up topless to the village post office to buy stamps, having walked a mile along a Cote d’Azur beach in 35 degree heat.

Ireland’s ambassadors to developing nations have been warned to switch their attention from “Ferrero Rocher-style receptions” to better control of finances in the wake of the €4m Ugandan aid fraud scandal.

Pre-tax profits at Ferrero Rocher’s Cork plant last year declined by 38.7% to €2.4m despite revenues increasing.

Oysterhaven property should have no problem attracting the interest of the super rich, Tommy Barker reports

The days of chauffeur-driven cars and Ferrero Rocher chocolate delights are over for Ireland’s ambassadors.

THE General Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Chocolate firm Ferrero has moved a step closer to joining the Cadbury bidding war after lining up a loan that could be used to back an offer, it was reported today.

Italian chocolate group Ferrero is still considering joining the bid battle for Dairy Milk maker Cadbury, according to reports.

Cadbury shares hit a fresh two-year high today on hopes of a takeover tussle as reports suggested Swiss food group Nestle is considering entering the fray.

The M&S “This is not just food…” commercials have been voted one of the worst ever food and drink adverts in a poll for BBC magazine 'Olive'.

IF you look through the cronies of Tony’s who make up the British cabinet, you thank God for small mercies.

FERRERO Rocher is more associated with the Ambassador’s reception than Nigerian drug lords.

Ferrero Rocher is reported to have split with the advertising agency responsible for revamping its image.