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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.

Ferrero to open Nutella Cafe in New York City

East Coast cafe comes one year after opening of first cafe in Chicago.

Christian Metzger

June 13, 2018

Ferrero has plans to make New York City a little nuttier and a little sweeter. The confectionery giant will open a Nutella Cafe on 13th Street and University Place, near Union Square, before the end of the year.

Comings and goings

Spate of acquisitions, mergers continues into 2018 with Ferrero grabbing Nestle's U.S. confectionery business.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 17, 2018

We are barely into the middle of January, and it’s already become clear that 2018 is going to be a whopper of a year for mergers and acquisitions. M&A’s, they call them.

Nestlé sells U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero

Acquisition makes Ferrero Group third largest confectionery company in U.S. market.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

January 16, 2018

Nestlé S.A. will sell its U.S. confectionery business to Ferrero Group for $2.91 billion (CHF 2.8 billion), the company announced Tuesday.

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.

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.

Ferrero introducing Kinder Joy, Tic Tac gum in U.S.

Products to hit all retail channels January 2018.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

July 3, 2017

Ferrero Group had good news for Kinder fans waiting for the iconic European brand to come Stateside.

Big steps for Big Candy

Major manufacturers agree to reduce calories, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

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.

Ferrero to open Nutella Cafe in Chicago

Menu will feature items with and without cocoa hazelnut spread.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2017

Ferrero North America, manufacturer of cocoa hazelnut spread Nutella, will open its first restaurant in Chicago later this month.

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-Richards

May 12, 2017

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.