Inspiring Sweetness
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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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News & Stories
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.
Our Culture
The Sweetest Rivalry in Football: NERDS® Debuts Two New Limited-Time Gummy Clusters™ Flavors and a Chance to Win Epic Tailgate Essentials.
Read MoreMovers. 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.
Our Planet
Ferrara Signs Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment for a Circular Economy for Plastic
Read MoreUnwrapping the Future, One Sweet Solution At a Time.
Through a series of sustainability initiatives, we’re on a journey to create a better planet for all.
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About Us
Ferrara® has stretched the sugary limits of imagination for over 115 years to create confections that bring people joy.
Innovation
Putting our consumers first and investing in cutting-edge R&D has led to award-winning product developments year after year.
Our Purpose
Our goal is to create moments of connection and lead the future of sweet snacking by continuing to reimagine what candy can be.
Our Local Communities
From volunteering to in-kind donations, we aim to be good neighbors in every community we’re a part of.