Illinois HR 87: FRIENDS OF THE PARKS

Status: Resolution Adopted (as of 2009-02-20)

State: Illinois · Session: 96th · Bill: HR 87

Sponsors: Barbara Flynn Currie

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HR0087LRB104 11882 ECR 21973 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, World Nutella Day, celebrated annually on 

3February 5, brings people together from across the globe to 

4honor their love of Nutella, the iconic hazelnut spread 

5enjoyed by millions; and

6 WHEREAS, Ferrero, the company behind Nutella, is a global 

7confectionery leader with deep roots in Illinois, including 

8$289 million in investments in new facilities and new jobs in 

9the City of Bloomington, further solidifying the company's 

10commitment to Illinois' economic development; and

11 WHEREAS, Ferrero has demonstrated a strong commitment to 

12Illinois with its continued investment in the State, employing 

13over 1,700 individuals at facilities that drive local 

14economies and provide quality jobs; and

15 WHEREAS, Ferrero's presence in Illinois includes the 

16Nutella Café in Chicago, the only café in the world dedicated 

17entirely to Nutella, which has become a unique attraction and 

18celebration of this iconic product; and

19 WHEREAS, Ferrero also owns Fannie May, a cherished 

20100-year-old chocolate company with retail stores across 

21Illinois and the region, which was Ferrero's first acquisition 

HR0087- 2 -LRB104 11882 ECR 21973 r

1in the United States in 2015, underscoring the company's 

2confidence in Illinois as a key market and manufacturing hub; 

3and

4 WHEREAS, In 2023, Ferrero opened an Innovation Center and 

5R&D Lab in Chicago's historic Marshall Field and Company 

6Building, further showcasing the company's dedication to 

7innovation and Illinois' role as a hub for cutting-edge 

8advancements in the confectionery industry; and

9 WHEREAS, Ferrero's additional Illinois facilities include 

10a manufacturing plant in Frankli

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