Inspiring Sweetness

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NERDS®

Trace the evolution of this beloved Tiny, Tangy, Crunchy Candy® and learn why there’s nothing quite like them.

Jelly Belly®

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

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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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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.