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Ferrara Candy Company now consists of countless beloved brands, but it all started with candy-coated almonds called Confetti. The year was 1900, and Salvatore Ferrara had just come to America from Nola, Italy, and selling candy was to be his trade in his new home of Chicago.
The company’s delicious list of brands is longer than ever. Ferrara Pan classics include ATOMIC FIREBALLS®, BLACK FOREST® Gummies, BOSTON BAKED BEANS, JAWBUSTERS®, LEMONHEAD® and RED HOTS®. Ferrara Candy Company is also now the proud producers of BOBS® Sweet Stripes, BRACH’S®, CHUCKLES®, FRUIT STRIPE® Gum, JUJYFRUITS®, NOW AND LATER® , RAIN-BLO®, SATHERS®, SUPER BUBBLE® and TROLLI® Gummies.
Ferrara Candy Company headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Take your sweet time exploring our Facebook page. You'll find some of your favorite treats and learn about some you've never tried!
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• Be polite, keep the conversation on topic and most of all, have fun!
The company’s delicious list of brands is longer than ever. Ferrara Pan classics include ATOMIC FIREBALLS®, BLACK FOREST® Gummies, BOSTON BAKED BEANS, JAWBUSTERS®, LEMONHEAD® and RED HOTS®. Ferrara Candy Company is also now the proud producers of BOBS® Sweet Stripes, BRACH’S®, CHUCKLES®, FRUIT STRIPE® Gum, JUJYFRUITS®, NOW AND LATER® , RAIN-BLO®, SATHERS®, SUPER BUBBLE® and TROLLI® Gummies.
Ferrara Candy Company headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.
Take your sweet time exploring our Facebook page. You'll find some of your favorite treats and learn about some you've never tried!
Your opinion is valued here and I encourage you to participate and get involved in all of my Pucker Power® moments on the page. In doing so, all I ask is that you follow a few friendly guidelines:
• Use appropriate language.
• Do not post copyrighted material unless it belongs to you.
• Do not post any personal information such as telephone numbers or email addresses.
• The views and opinions expressed on this page are not necessarily those of Ferrara Candy Company.
• Be polite, keep the conversation on topic and most of all, have fun!
Overview
Location
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Employees
5001-10000
Phone
+1 800-358-1971
Founded date
1908
Mentions in press and media 37
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| Sep 9, 2026 | NotCo Sells Brazilian Business & Reportedly Closes Mexican Arm Amid AI Pivot | 4 Mins Read Chilean food tech unicorn NotCo has offloaded its Brazilian business and reportedly shuttered its division in Mexico as part of its shift from plant-based manufacturing to AI-led product development. Three months after agreeing ... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 3F's Holding S.A. reports Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 Financial Year | LUXEMBOURG, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 3F's Holding S.A. has approved its Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 financial year, ended on August 31, 2025. 3F's Holding S.A. (3F's Group) became the ultimate parent company of... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Ferrero Group acquires Bold Snacks, a leading Brazilian protein snack company | LUXEMBOURG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrero Group announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Bold Snacks, a leading Brazilian premium protein snack company. Founded in 2018, Bold Snacks has seen strong growth from the outset, dr... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Temasek-backed Haldiram's bags a cheque from PE firm L Catterton | Credit: VCCircle âSnacks maker Haldiram's, which in March raised funding from Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek, has roped in global consumer-focussed private equity firm L Catterton as another equity investor. L Catterton’s i... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | L Catterton hits first close of maiden India private equity fund | Sanjiv Mehta | Credit: Wikimedia Commons Global consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has marked the first close of its India-centric investment vehicle at around $200 million, VCCircle has gathered. L Catterton had so far been p... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Sweet Freedom: The Story and Future of Pick n Mix Sweets | Share Share Share Share Email There are few pleasures as reliable, colourful, and culturally unifying as pick n mix sweets. The moment you hold the scoop, peer into tubs of fizzing colours, and begin your ritual of choice, you are part of a... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Leftovers: Cinnamon Toast Crunch fries up bacon cereal | Welch’s fruit snacks get juicy | Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Kraft Heinz to remove artificial colors in US products by end of 2027 | Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Kraft Heinz said it would remove artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027 and would no longer add synthetic dyes to... |
| May 14, 2025 | Farmley’s $40 Million Leap: A Nutty Journey to Healthy Snacking | In the bustling world of healthy snacks, Farmley has just made a significant splash. The New Delhi-based brand has secured $40 million in a Series C funding round, led by the American private equity firm L Catterton. This investment is not ... |
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FAQ about Ferrara
When was Ferrara founded?
Ferrara was founded in 1908.
What has the press written about Ferrara?
Parsers VC has collected 37 articles mentioning Ferrara, among them “NotCo Sells Brazilian Business & Reportedly Closes Mexican Arm Amid AI Pivot” (Sep 9, 2026) and “3F's Holding S.A. reports Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 Financial Year” (Mar 30, 2026).
Is Ferrara still active?
Yes, Ferrara is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 14, 2026.