Inspiring Sweetness

Ferrara® Brands

Our Brands

You already love them. Now discover the stories behind your favorite sweets.

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NERDS®

Trace the evolution of this beloved Tiny, Tangy, Crunchy Candy® and learn why there’s nothing quite like them.

Jelly Belly®

Explore the rich history of Jelly Belly® and learn what sets them apart as The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean®.

Trolli®

Dive into the unexpected world of Trolli®, where sour meets sweet in every bite.

SweeTARTS®

SweeTARTS® puts the ‘AND’ in candy — adding spark to your passions by combining the unique flavors of sweet and tart.

Our Brands

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Heritage

The Ferrara® Story

Over a century ago, an immigrant family began selling sweets out of a small bakery in Chicago’s Little Italy. Throughout generations, our passion for innovation transformed a humble shop into a confectionery leader in the US — to the delight of taste buds worldwide.

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Ferrara® Candy Company completes the acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

Ferrara Candy Company today completed the acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company announced earlier this year

Ferrara® Candy Company Acquires Dori Alimentos

Ferrara Candy Company completed the acquisition, announced earlier this year of Brazilian sweets and snacks company Dori Alimentos on September 29, 2023.

Ferrara's NERDS® Tops Non-Chocolate Category in Most Innovative New Product Award from the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo

The National Confectioners Association's Sweets & Snacks Expo has named Ferrara's NERDS Very Berry Gummy Clusters as the Most Innovative New Product, within the Non-Chocolate category, for its brightly colored pieces and unique dual-texture which features a cluster of crunchy, tangy and mini Very Berry NERDS with a delightful, fruity gummy center.

Trolli Builds On 190% Gain in E-Commerce with New Monster Spots

Ferrara Candy unveiled its latest ad campaign for Trolli gummy candy, building on the success of last year's effort that helped to drive a 190% jump in e-commerce shipments, according to details the company shared with Marketing Dive.

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The Sweetest Rivalry in Football: NERDS® Debuts Two New Limited-Time Gummy Clusters™ Flavors and a Chance to Win Epic Tailgate Essentials.

Movers. Shakers. Candy Makers.

Everyone at Ferrara shares more than a sweet tooth. Our diverse and talented team is invested in a vision of the future that’s equitable, collaborative, and prosperous.

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