Last Monday marked an exciting new chapter for Ferrara as we broke ground on our new manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina! Thank you to everyone who helped bring this project to life, we're excited for what's to come!
Ferrara is excited to announce plans to build a new 750,000-square-foot, carbon-neutral manufacturing facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina. With our growth into the U.S. candy leader, our ongoing global expansion, and our commitment to manufacturing excellence, this is a transformational project for both Orangeburg and Ferrara. We continue to call Illinois and California home to our headquarters and existing U.S. manufacturing facilities and are looking forward to the impact we will make as we continue to evolve!
We are proud to share that Ferrara has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the first time. This recognition reflects Ferrara's excellence across its Compliance Program, third party due diligence, and corporate governance, among other pillars.
We're proud to receive the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Equality 100 Award, earning the top score on the Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year, alongside more than 530 other U.S. businesses! This recognition reflects our people and the culture we foster at Ferrara through inclusive workplace policies and practices that attract talent, drive business growth, and win consumer loyalty.
At Ferrara, innovation is at the heart of everything we do, from reimagining classics to creating the next big thing in candy. We're excited to share the latest from our NERDS brand: NERDS Juicy Gummy Clusters, now hitting the shelves! We're proud to keep redefining what candy can be, and it's all thanks to the creativity and passion of our Ferrara team.
Ferrara Celebrates Pride Month with #BeYourSweetSelf 🌈 Our Evoke Pride Business Resource Group made this Pride Month unforgettable! From a keynote event with Brave Space Alliance to a vibrant Drag Show at The Old Post Office Chicago, we came together with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) to celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion. We proudly marched in the Chicago Pride Parade alongside the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and our colorful SweeTARTS float, spreading love, sweet energy, and plenty of candy along the route. We're proud of our team members who bring our values to life and help us create a workplace where everyone is encouraged to #BeYourSweetSelf.
At Ferrara, we believe in celebrating progress and honoring history. In recognition of Juneteenth, our teams gathered across locations to reflect, learn, and connect. From educational resources to meaningful conversations and community-building activities, we're proud to continue creating space for reflection, awareness, and unity. A big thank you to BE, our Black Business Resource Group, for hosting this impactful event. These moments are part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion & belonging.
Ferrara is excited to welcome our 2025 summer interns! In their first week, they immersed themselves in learning, collaboration, and gaining real-world experience. A highlight was touring our 31st Street Manufacturing facility to see our confections come to life. With upcoming projects, volunteer opportunities, and engagement with our Business Resource Groups, we're looking forward to a sweet summer ahead!
Last week, Ferrara welcomed the American Cancer Society - Illinois and over 40 corporate leaders to Ferrara HQ for an inspiring conversation around Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, proudly presented by the Lemonhead brand. Chief Marketing Officer Gregory Guidotti and Senior Marketing Director Ashley Incarnato shared Lemonhead's pride in bringing some brightness along the cancer journey through this sweet partnership. We're proud to support the American Cancer Society's mission and look forward to participating in the Making Strides of Chicago event on October 18th at Soldier Field, a celebration of courage and hope, uniting communities to end breast cancer.
We're proud to announce our new partnership with Navy Pier, one of Chicago's most iconic landmarks. As a company rooted in creating moments of joy, this collaboration is all about bringing our beloved brands to life in new and exciting ways for the community.
