ferrara candy co.

Chicago’s Old Main Post Office a ‘blank canvas’ for creating Ferrara’s new headquarters

Candy company set to move into long-vacant building by late summer.

January 2, 2019

The phrase “Sweet Home Chicago” will soon have new meaning for Ferrara Candy Co. The 111-year-old candy company is moving its headquarters from the city’s western suburbs to the long-vacant Old Main Post Office building on Van Buren Street this year.

Ferrara introduces Black Forest gummy bears with brighter color

Gummy bears will also have tree symbols on their bellies.

Alyse Thompson

July 25, 2018

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Ferrara Candy Co. announced its organic Black Forest bears, known for a soft, chewy texture, will have a brighter color starting July 15.

Highlander Partners acquires 10 confectionery brands from Finnish packaging company

The Hershey Co., other manufacturers will continue to produce branded items as licensees.

Alyse Thompson

May 2, 2018

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Dallas-based private investment firm Highlander Partners has acquired the intellectual property, trademarks and associated licensing agreements for 10 chocolate and sugar confectionery brands from Huhtamäki Oyj, a global food and beverage packaging company headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

Ferrero Group to acquire Ferrara Candy Co.

Transaction expected to close by end of 2017.

Alyse Thompson

October 19, 2017

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The Ferrero Group will buy Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. from private equity firm L Catterton, the companies announced Wednesday.

‘Your honor, cut us some slack!’

Judges allow class-action lawsuits involving slack-fill to move forward.

Alyse Thompson

August 2, 2017

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Appearances matter. As clichė as it is, that idea came to mind when I learned two U.S. District Court judges had last week denied motions by Just Born, Inc. and Ferrara Candy Co. to dismiss separate theater-box slack-fill lawsuits brought against the candy companies this year.

Brands for sale: Come one, come all

Ferrara Candy reportedly in the mix for Nestle U.S. confectionery division.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 26, 2017

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As I’ve come to realize over the years, my crystal-balling powers haven’t earned me any plaudits. Hence, it’s one of the reasons I stay away from speculation regarding who’s going to buy whom. But there are always exceptions to the rule.

Ferrara unveils $50,000 in scholarships for employees’ children

Ten students of employees receive $5,000 in first Ferrara USA Scholarship Program.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 12, 2017

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When Todd Siwak, ceo of Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. shared his vision about helping “improve the lives of employees” with Mike Goldwasser, the company’s chief human resources officer, the idea of providing scholarships surfaced soon afterwards.

Big steps for Big Candy

Major manufacturers agree to reduce calories, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson

May 17, 2017

I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. Last week, eight major candy manufacturers — a confectionery Justice League, if you will — joined forces on a new mission, but it’s not to stamp out crime.

Big Candy announces partnership with nonprofit to reduce calories in individually-wrapped products

Eight major producers to make products with 200 calories or fewer, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson

May 12, 2017

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Eight major candy manufacturers have committed to reducing calories in their individually-wrapped products and updating front-of-pack nutrition labels as part of an ongoing effort to offer consumers greater choice and transparency.

Organic Candy

Organic confectionery market continues to grow

The natural and organic segment is growing as consumers continue to indulge in sweets, but become more aware of the ingredients used.

Abigail Watt

July 25, 2016

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Are treats and a healthy diet mutually exclusive? That’s a question people have always wondered, and it seems consumers are starting to believe that they aren’t.