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.
For Markoff, there needs to be a story for her to do what she does, namely create and innovate using the medium of chocolate and all the wonderful ingredients that can go into a bar or bonbon.
After an introductory pastry course at The French Pastry School, Ramona Thomas knew what she wanted to do. She put plans in motion to develop an all-natural sweets business.