One of Fairfield’s largest employers and family owned companies, Jelly Belly, has been sold to Chicago based firm Ferrara Candy Company.
Mayor Kathrine Moy of Fairfield said the company told local employees that all of their jobs are safe, and Jelly Belly will remain in Fairfield. Jelly Belly, which has been owned by the Rowland family since it’s inception, was founded in Illinois in 1896, but now has locations in California and Thailand as well.
“As we considered the future of Jelly Belly Candy Company, we have been steadfast in our commitment to create a win-win situation for our employees, consumers, and products,” said Herman Rowland, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jelly Belly. “When I met with the Ferrara team, I recognized a like-minded group that shares our knowledge and passion for the candy business and has the talent and resources to grow our products and the careers of our people around the world.
A request for further comment from the company about the particulars of how this acquisition will affect the Fairfield location was denied by Jelly Belly public relations. When she travels across the country, Moy said, Jelly Belly is one of the most known things about Fairfield, as well as Travis AFB and the Budweiser plant. Although this news is one of multiple big changes on the horizon for the city, Moy said she has a strong city council and economic development director working with her, and she is optimistic about the city’s future with Jelly Belly and in general.
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