Ferrero reported a strong financial performance with an 8.9% increase in turnover to €18.4 billion, driven by product innovations like Nutella Ice Cream and a vegan version of the classic brand. The company opened its first chocolate processing plant in the US and modernized its facilities in Germany. Ferrero’s capital investment rose by 18% to €958 million, despite challenging economic conditions marked by inflation and volatile commodity prices. Executive Chairman Giovanni Ferrero and CEO Lapo Civiletti emphasized the importance of innovation and resilience in maintaining growth. The company employs over 47,500 people globally across 37 manufacturing plants.