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Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for new manufacturing site
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Monday, 27 April, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Chicago, USA
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Ferrara Candy Company announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation in Orangeburg County. The company's $675 million investment is projected to create 1,000 manufacturing and corporate jobs over the next 10 years.
Headquartered in Chicago for 118 years, it operates a network of more than 30 facilities worldwide and employs more than 9,400 people. Its products are sold in over 60 countries and span a portfolio of more than 40 iconic brands including NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, Trolli, Brach's, Jelly Belly in US, Terry's and Carambar in Europe, and Dori in Brazil. It is a privately held Ferrero-affiliated company.
Marco Capurso, chief executive officer at Ferrara, said, "Our new Orangeburg facility represents a major step forward in transforming Ferrara's manufacturing scale and capability, positioning the company for long-term global leadership. We are excited about the opportunity to inspire sweetness in the Palmetto State, and we are grateful to the leadership of Governor McMaster, Secretary Lightsey and their teams, and the Orangeburg County officials, in their partnership and effort to bring us to South Carolina."
Its new operation will be located at Highway 21 and Rowesville Road in Orangeburg, where the company plans to construct a 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility including processing and packaging, a warehouse for raw and pack materials, and an administrative office. The investment will support its high level of consumer demand and strengthen its position as a leader in sugar confections.
Governor Henry McMaster, said, "It marks a transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina. Ferrara Candy Company's $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence in our state that will bring many new opportunities for our people. We are proud Ferrara has chosen South Carolina as a place to build their future and look forward to the company's continued success here."
Johnnie Wright, Orangeburg County Council chairman, said, "Orangeburg County is excited to add Ferrara Candy Company to a growing list of international companies that have discovered the advantages we offer business and industry. We look forward to partnering with them as we strive together to make our community a better place to live and work."
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