Ferrara and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Partner to Make Community Celebrations Sweeter
CHICAGO – November 15, 2024 – Ferrara Candy Company, Chicago’s hometown candy company since 1908, believes in celebrating the diverse cultures throughout Chicago communities. It is this belief that inspires a deeply rooted partnership between Ferrara and Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), resulting in opportunities to inspire sweetness throughout Chicago.
DCASE is dedicated to investing in the creative economy and expanding access to and support for the arts throughout the city, developing programs that serve Chicagoans as well as visitors such as festivals, markets and events in Millennium Park, The Loop and Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods. With public-private partnerships like that between DCASE and Ferrara, we can come together to strengthen local opportunities and contribute to vibrant communities.
In 2024, Ferrara proudly joined DCASE for initiatives including the City of Chicago's MLK Interfaith Breakfast and Cultural Celebrations in February, the free, four-day Millennium Park 20th Anniversary celebration, City of Chicago Film Office Summer Film Series, DCASE Hispanic Heritage Month event and Maxwell Street Market Trunk or Treat. Across all touchpoints, Ferrara was proud for the opportunity to sponsor moments of joy for Chicago residents and visitors—togetherness, happiness, and the simple delight of being part of something special.
About Ferrara®
For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is a leading sugar confectioner in the United States and Brazil, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of more than 8,100 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 30+ popular brands like Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 67 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. The company has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, China, and Thailand that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero-related company. Learn more at www.ferrarausa.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
