Ferrara Candy Company completes the acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company

Brands Corporate Industry insights
November 30, 2023

Ferrara Candy Company today completed the acquisition of Jelly Belly Candy Company announced earlier this year. Jelly Belly will be led by newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Jelly Belly, Jeff Brown, who previously served as the company’s Executive Vice President of Global Operations and Distribution.

Ferrara Chief Executive Officer Marco Capurso notes, “We are thrilled to welcome the Jelly Belly team and their wonderful products into the Ferrara community. With more than 250 years of combined history, the pairing of Ferrara and Jelly Belly brings together two iconic American companies poised to bring sweetness to even more of the world. We are optimistic about the opportunities ahead for our company, our team, and our loyal consumers.”

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