Ferrara Candy Company Acquires Dori Alimentos

Chicago and Marilia, Brazil, October 2nd, 2023.

Ferrara Candy Company completed the acquisition, announced earlier this year of Brazilian sweets and snacks company Dori Alimentos on September 29, 2023. The close of the acquisition of the second largest player in the Brazilian market also completes Ferrara’s first international acquisition, complementing its organic expansion strategy in Canada and China.

Ferrara chief executive officer Marco Capurso notes, “The joining of Ferrara and Dori brings together two leaders in sugar confections from the U.S. and Brazil, each with a deep legacy in the industry, strong portfolios of beloved brands and products, and a passionate commitment to creating moments of sweetness for their consumers. We look forward to collaborating and learning from each other as we continue to grow the reach of our products around the world.”

Dori will continue to operate as a standalone subsidiary of Ferrara led by current Chief Executive Officer Pedro Lobo.

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