The enduring growth of the organic food and beverage industry isn’t showing any signs of slowing these days. With its influence bleeding into every aisle at the grocery store, it’s no surprise organic candy has hit the mainstream. Not one to sleep on a trend, Illinois-based Ferrara Candy Company has expanded its line of Black Forest confection offerings and is investing more than $25 million into its organic infrastructure.
Building on the success of its organic gummies the company launched last year, Ferrara—the century-old manufacturer of classic candy brands such as Lemonhead, Brach’s, Chuckles, Jujyfruits and Atomic Fireballs—is introducing four new offerings: Fruity Chews, Sour Heads, Candy Drops and Caramel Hard Candies.