Inspiring Sweetness

Ferrara® Brands

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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®.

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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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News & Stories

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U.S. Soccer and Ferrara Launch New Partnership to Sweeten Fan Experiences

Beloved Ferrara brands, like NERDS®, Trolli®, SweeTARTS®, and Laffy Taffy®, join forces with U.S. Soccer to deliver joyful, sweet moments for fans nationwide

Ferrara’s Holding Company Enters into Exclusive Discussions to Acquire CPK Group

Potential acquisition would add French confectionary company with leadership position in Europe to Ferrara portfolio of more than 30 brands.

Ferrara Candy Company Launches Partnership with Navy Pier

Ferrara Candy Wave Wall Stage will host cultural and community celebrations

NERDS® Returns to the Big Game with an Exciting New Ad to ‘Unleash the Senses’ Featuring Singer-Songwriter Shaboozey

The spot pairs the “NERDS Gummy” character with Shaboozey, taking fans on a multisensorial experience, showcasing NERDS® Gummy Clusters™ candy in a New Orleans-inspired campaign, “Wonderful World of NERDS”

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.