Ferrara Candy Plans to Build a Large Candy Factory in South Carolina
2026-04-24 13:54
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Candy manufacturer Ferrara Candy Company recently announced plans to build a large candy factory in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, USA. The confectionery maker, which operates in the Americas and Europe, stated that the total investment amounts to $675 million, expected to create 1,000 manufacturing and corporate jobs over the next 10 years. This will be Ferrara Candy's first factory in the state, marking a further expansion of its production capacity in the United States.

The candy factory will be located near Highway 21 and Rowesville Road in Orangeburg, with a planned building area of 750,000 square feet, encompassing candy processing and packaging facilities, raw material and packaging material warehouses, and administrative offices. The first candy production lines are expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2029, further enhancing the company's production capacity and supply chain efficiency.

Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara Candy has a history of 118 years, operates more than 30 factories globally, and employs over 9,400 people. Its candy products are sold in more than 60 countries, covering over 40 brands, including well-known consumer favorites such as NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, Trolli, Brach's, and Jelly Belly. Ferrara Candy is a private enterprise affiliated with the Ferrero Group.

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