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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 Candy Co. moving headquarters to downtown Chicago

Candy company moving into long-vacant Old Post Office building.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

December 14, 2018

Ferrara Candy Co. will relocate from Oak Brook Terrace, Ill., to the long-vacant Old Post Office in downtown Chicago next summer.

Jelly bean trends: Big flavor in small packages

Flavor innovation, clean labels change up century-old tradition of jelly beans.

November 9, 2018

It’s said if something isn’t broken, it shouldn’t be fixed — a maxim that has long applied to jelly beans.

Ferrara introduces Black Forest gummy bears with brighter color

Gummy bears will also have tree symbols on their bellies.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 25, 2018

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

Ferrara looks to revitalize former Nestlé brands after Ferrero acquisition

Sour, chewy profile accelerates Trolli's growth among Millennial, Gen Z consumers.

July 11, 2018

Todd Siwak, ceo of Ferrara Candy Co., says bringing the former Nestlé brands under Ferrara’s wing offers the perfect growth opportunity for his company and their retail partners.

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-Richards

May 2, 2018

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-Richards

October 19, 2017

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-Richards

August 2, 2017

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

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

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.