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About us

We are Ferrara, an undisputed leader in sugar confections. Ferrara is #1 in the category in the US with ambitions of being the global leader by leveraging our focus, capabilities, and brand portfolio to drive category development for our community, customer, and consumers. Our diverse portfolio of two dozen brands includes SweeTARTS®, Trolli®, BRACH'S®, Black Forest® and NERDS®, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead®, Red Hots® and Now and Later®. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has over 4,000 dedicated employees and an operational network of over a dozen locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution, and R&D facilities.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Type

Privately Held

Founded

1908

Specialties

Confectionery Manufacturing, Co-Manufacturing, Private Label, and Food Manufacturing

Locations

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404 W Harrison St
Suite 650
Chicago, Illinois 60607, US
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7301 W. Harrison Ave.
Forest Park, IL 60130, US
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3000 Washington Blvd
Bellwood, IL 60104, US
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1445 Norwood Ave
Itasca, Illinois 60143, US
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1001 e Gurler Rd
DeKalb, Illinois 60115, US
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2945 W 31st St
Chicago, Illinois 60623, US
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Av. Industria Alimentaria 2020, Parque Industrial
Linares, Nuevo Leon 67700, MX
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Av. Los nogales Lote 1 Manzana 4 S/N, Parque Industrial
Reynosa, Tamaulipas 88715, MX
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Employees at Ferrara

Updates

What an incredible evening with our Ferrara Evoke Pride Business Resource Group colleagues at the Human Rights Campaign- Chicago Dinner! It was an inspirational evening celebrating the progress HRC continues to drive for LGBTQ+ equality. We’re proud to support HRC’s work toward a more inclusive future.
We are proud to support the American Cancer Society, bringing the Ferrara Dessert Hour to the Taste of Hope event at Navy Pier! Expanding upon Ferrara’s Lemonheads partnership with ACS, this event was another opportunity to deepen our commitment to supporting the fight against cancer, sweetening moments in the lives of people with cancer and their families.
Today, we honor and celebrate the veterans who have bravely served our country. At Ferrara, we’re grateful for the sacrifices made by these heroes and we are proud to support veterans within our company and across our communities. Their dedication, resilience, and commitment inspire us all. To all veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice.
This Halloween, we're helping put joy into the community, one sweet moment at a time. Ferrara is proud to spread smiles and create memories that last far beyond spooky season. Happy Halloween from all of us at Ferrara!
Spooky season is in full swing at Ferrara! Our team went all out for this year’s Halloween party with creative costumes, festive treats, and plenty of fun. From classic candies to sweet surprises, we celebrated in style with the people who make Ferrara a great place to work. Wishing everyone a Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬
This year's Jelly Belly Munchkin Masquerade was a spooky success! Last weekend, members of the community joined us at the Jelly Belly Visitor’s Center for a morning full of fun with free Jelly Belly Express train rides, factory tours, and museum experiences. The Beanboozled Challenge kept everyone on their toes, while the first 300 kiddos received special goodies, including Mr. Jelly Belly’s coloring kit and a trick-or-treat candy bag. The festivities didn’t stop there—families also gathered for the Trunk or Treat Car Show, sponsored by the Chelu Family and Friends. We had a blast celebrating Halloweekend with you all! 🎃👻
Innovation at Ferrara is driving sweet success! Nerds Gummy Clusters have become a standout hit, a testament to our team’s commitment to bold ideas. Through strategic risk-taking and engineering the perfect balance of crunchy and gummy textures, we've transformed an initial concept into a $500 million phenomenon, reshaping the candy aisle and meeting record-breaking demand. We continually push boundaries in the sugar candy industry and innovate to deliver more of what consumers crave. Read more: https://on.wsj.com/3NHYjWd
America’s Newest Hit Candy Is Gummy, Crunchy and Printing Money wsj.com
Big congratulations to Taylor Condon (Devine), Ferrara Customer Business Lead for 7-Eleven, on being named a “Rising Star” by Convenience Store News as part of the 2024 Top Women in Convenience awards! 🌟 Taylor’s dedication and hard work were celebrated at an awards ceremony during the 2024 NACS Show in Las Vegas. We are incredibly proud of Taylor’s achievements and the impact she continues to make at Ferrara and beyond.

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