Ferrara - Articles - Page 12 | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

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.

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.

Trolli, 7-Eleven partner for sloth-themed marketing campaign

Campaign includes limited-edition sloth gummies, Slurpee flavor.

Alyse Thompson

March 22, 2017

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Ferrara Candy Co. has partnered with 7-Eleven on a sloth-themed marketing campaign that features gummies and a Slurpee flavor exclusive to the c-store chain.

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

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.

Ferrara to close Winona, Minn. plant, moving production to Bellwood, Ill.

Company plans to end production by the end of April

Crystal Lindell

March 2, 2016

Ferrara Candy plans to close its Winona, Minn. plant, according to an article in the La Crosse Tribune.

James Harden partners with Trolli on Weirdly Awesome campaign

NBA player's involvement ranges from TV spots to social content to new products inspired by his beard.

Abigail Watt

February 3, 2016

James Harden wants you to be Weirdly Awesome. Or even #BeardlyAwesome.

Lawsuit

Ferrara sues American Licorice for $1.8M over insect infestation

Ferrara claims American licorice sold the company Red Vines infested with rice weevils.

Crystal Lindell

September 9, 2015

The Ferrara Candy Co. is suing American Licorice for $1.8 million after it says the company sent Ferrara insect-infected Red Vines.

The Expo samples I never want to give away

My favorite sweets and treats debuting at the Sweets and Snacks Expo.

Crystal Lindell

April 22, 2015

Only the sweetest of the sweetest qualify for the samples I never want to give away.

Ferrara

Ferrara to increase manufacturing capacity, move jobs to the U.S. in support of Walmart program

Candy maker plans upgrades at Bellwood, Il facility and expansion of Bolingbrook, Il, facility.

Crystal Lindell

April 1, 2015

Ferrara intends to produce a full line of candy products in Chicago that will be sold in Walmart stores across the country.

Focused On Ferrero: CEO Nunzio Pulvirenti talks company's operations, goals and hazelnuts

The 2014 European Candy Kettle Club award recipient typifies what the Ferrero Group stands for: innovation and a passion for producing affordable yet premium quality confectionery products.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 16, 2015

Amidst unprecedented growth and evolution, several elements have remained constant at Ferrero. For one, Michele Ferrero, chairman of the Ferrero Group, continues to do what he does best: innovate.