Ferrara

This year’s Arab American Heritage Month reception with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) brought the community together to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Arab Americans in Chicagoland and beyond.      Thank you to DCASE and the Chicago Cultural Center for hosting the event! 

Another sweet new stop on the map – next up: New Zealand 🍬🌏 NERDS is expanding its global footprint, bringing its signature crunch and bold flavors to Kiwi consumers nationwide for the first time – marking a major step into a new corner of the world!

We are spilling the sweet tea! Ferrara is excited to announce plans to build a new 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With our growth into the U.S. candy leader, our ongoing global expansion, and our commitment to manufacturing excellence, this is a transformational project for both Orangeburg and Ferrara. We continue to call Illinois and California home to our headquarters and existing U.S. manufacturing facilities and are looking forward to the impact we will make as we continue to evolve! https://lnkd.in/gDHptpWk

Over nearly 120 years, our employees have defined Ferrara’s story, rooted us in our communities, and driven our success. Through Business Resource Groups, local partnerships, and hands-on volunteerism, we build meaningful connections with each other and in our communities. That same spirit is reflected in our workplace, where our collaboration encourages new ideas that will shape Ferrara’s next chapter.

During #EarthMonth – and every month – we’re focused on building a more sustainable future. This week, our employee-led Green Team kicked things off with a Lunch & Learn exploring how emerging technologies are driving real-world environmental impact, from clean energy innovation to data-driven sustainability solutions. Thank you to Current CEO Alaina Harkness, Elevate Senior Director Jeanine Otte, Invenergy Principal Data Scientist Sophie Logan and Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management Executive Director and Assistant Clinical Professor Matthew X. Roling — and to our Chief Information Officer Priya McCarthy for leading a thoughtful and engaging conversation.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite candy gets made? For more than a century, Ferrara Candy Company has been using what is known as the panning process — a candy-making technique that builds flavorful shells layer by layer over a soft center. This is the method behind some of Ferrara’s earliest candies including Red Hots, Lemonhead, and Atomic Fireballs, and it remains a core part of how we craft some of your favorite treats today — even our latest innovations, like globally loved NERDS Gummy Clusters candy, use this traditional method!

Just in time for Easter 🐣 — Delish is sharing their team’s favorite jelly beans, featuring brands from across Ferrara’s portfolio! Check out the full list below: https://lnkd.in/gVRR43K7

Did you get fooled? 👀🍌 Check out Laffy Taffy’s April Fools’ stunt. Would you try it? https://lnkd.in/e-Q7iy5a

NERDS is heading to South Korea! 🍬🌏 We’re excited to announce the launch of NERDS nationwide across South Korea – alongside our first-ever brand campaign in Asia. This marks an exciting step in bringing the brand to even more fans across the region. Huge congratulations to our Ferrara international team members for making this milestone possible.

Ferrara celebrated #WomensHistoryMonth all March long, including time spent with Sarah's Circle supporting women across Chicago. Last week, team members rolled up their sleeves to pack nearly 120 meals for women experiencing homelessness through Sarah’s Circle programs. This month and all year, we’re proud to support organizations making a difference for women in our communities!