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.

Lemonhead®

Uncover the origin story of the classic lemon flavor that has charmed candy lovers for generations.

Jelly Belly®

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

Black Forest®

Feed your appetite for goodness with our delightfully thoughtful gummy bears and fruit snacks.

Laffy Taffy®

Unwrap a good laugh as you learn about candy’s funniest brand.

Trolli®

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

Brach's®

Classic and timeless, Brach's® candies are a staple of sweet indulgence no matter the season.

SweeTARTS®

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

Dori®

Meet the second-largest candy and snack company in Brazil.

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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News & Stories

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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.

Our Culture

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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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Our Planet

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Ferrara Signs Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment for a Circular Economy for Plastic

Unwrapping 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.