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This resolution declares February 5, 2025, as Nutella Day in Illinois, honoring the global confectionery company Ferrero for its significant investments and contributions to the state. The resolution highlights Ferrero's $75 million investment in Bloomington for its first North American chocolate production factory, employment of over 1,500 individuals across various facilities, and the opening of an Innovation Center and R&D Lab in Chicago's historic Marshall Field and Company Building. The document emphasizes Ferrero's manufacturing plants in Franklin Park and Chicago, which produce popular brands like Butterfinger, Baby Ruth, and Keebler products. The resolution celebrates Nutella as a beloved treat that symbolizes joy and shared moments, and recognizes Ferrero's ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement in Illinois. As a gesture of appreciation, the resolution calls for presenting a copy of the document to Ferrero as an expression of esteem and respect.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=58&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104