Ferrara

What an incredible weekend at the 11th annual Jelly Belly Candypalooza! We had a blast celebrating all things sweet with our community. From cultural dance groups to tours of our factory, car shows and tastes of our house-made fudge, the event was a true celebration of fun and flavor. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the festivities—your energy made this Candypalooza one to remember! 🍭✨

🌟 Values Award Spotlight 🌟 Continuing our Values Awards series, where we spotlight those who lead by example, we’re excited to honor our Integrity Award winner Marena D. from our Marketing team!  The Integrity Award acknowledges the Ferrara employee who embodies unwavering courage, transparency, and ethical decision-making. Recipients prioritize accountability even in adversity and embrace making difficult but brave choices. They inspire others with their commitment to honesty, integrity, and ethical leadership. Marena’s courageous decision-making and commitment to transparency during a critical time for SweeTARTS Ropes have set a high standard for us all. Her dedication to upholding the Ferrara Quality Promise has safeguarded our brand and demonstrated the true meaning of integrity. Well done, Marena!

Ferrara joined more than 50 members of the National Confectioners Association on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with legislators like Raja Krishnamoorthi to advocate for the Farm Bill. This important legislation will help ensure a steady domestic sugar supply and improve the distribution of sugar imports, supporting the nearly 700,000 jobs our industry sustains across the United States. With the Farm Bill's support, we can continue crafting the treats that make life a little sweeter! #PowerOfSweet

Join us in welcoming Waldemar Thiago Junior as the new CEO of Dori Alimentos Ltda. Waldemar brings vast experience and leadership in the food and beverage and CPG industries in Latin America and Brazil. We embarked on a thoughtful and strategic search to find the leader who could continue to build on Dori’s strong foundation. Waldemar will focus on continuing the evolution of Dori within the Ferrara community. We are also recognizing and congratulating Pedro Lobo, who is retiring from the CEO position and will now serve as strategic advisor to Ferrara CEO Marco Capurso, continuing his leadership with our companies. Pedro has been fundamental in growing the business and strengthening company culture and values during his more than 40 years at Dori. Together, we will continue building a sweeter future.

🌟 Values Award Spotlight 🌟 In our ongoing Values Awards series, we’re celebrating those who embody our core principles. Today, we’re proud to recognize our Empowerment Award winner John Ryan from our Itasca team!  The Empowerment Award honors a leader who champions others by equipping, empowering, and entrusting them to drive impactful results. Through supportive leadership, these employees cultivate an atmosphere where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best. John’s leadership in the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) process has empowered over 100 operators to take ownership of their lines, driving incredible results. Thanks to John’s dedication, we’ve seen record-breaking production and are now spreading this success across our network. John, your leadership inspires us all to dream big and succeed!

Ferrara CEO Marco Capurso, senior leader Blair (Jaffe) Klein and ¡UNIDOS!  business resource group leaders Carla Gracia and Javier Reinoso were proud to join Little Village Chamber of Commerce for one of the largest gatherings of Hispanic business leaders in the Midwest, the Mexican Independence Day VIP Breakfast. The event highlighted the significant contributions of Mexican entrepreneurship to the city of Chicago and beyond. #hispanicheritagemonth2024

🌟 Kicking Off Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 Ferrara and our ¡UNIDOS! Business Resource Group proudly joined the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village! 🇲🇽 It was an incredible day filled with vibrant colors, rich traditions, and joyous celebrations as we honored Mexican heritage and culture alongside our community. We are committed to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion within our Ferrara family. Thank you to everyone who came out and shared this special day with us!

🌟 Values Award Spotlight 🌟 This week, we are thrilled to congratulate Javier Reinoso, our Sr. Plant Director, for receiving the Empathy Award at this year’s Ferrara Sugar Summit!  The Empathy Award celebrates individuals who champion diverse voices and perspectives, fostering inclusion and understanding. Through an employee's genuine efforts, they create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Javier’s dedication to fostering an inclusive environment at our multilingual Forest Park facility, coupled with his leadership in the UNIDOS Business Resource Group, has made a profound impact on our Ferrara community. His innovative approaches to team celebration and community engagement ensure everyone feels valued and respected. Thank you, Javier, for living our values every day!

BRACH’S®, America’s #1 candy corn brand, is teaming up with Great Wolf Lodge to celebrate the fall season with the first-ever BRACH’S Candy Corn Suite. It’s a delicious destination with immersive décor, activities, and, of course, BRACH’S Candy Corn for visitors’ enjoyment. Learn more about the BRACH’S Candy Corn Suite at Great Wolf Lodge at https://lnkd.in/gW6DyfQY

At Ferrara, we believe in nurturing our positive, thriving, sweet culture. Part of that includes recognizing the individuals and teams living our values daily. This year, we kicked off our inaugural Values Awards at the Ferrara Sugar Summit. The Values Awards honor employees who exemplify our core values through their behaviors and actions -- and every week this month, we’ll be spotlighting each winner with a special shout-out. Follow along with us as we celebrate the outstanding individuals, teams, and leaders who demonstrate excellence in modeling our values and reflecting them in their behavior and actions every day.