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We are incredibly proud of Lena Lewis, our Senior Director of Consumer Engagement and Partnerships, for the recognition she received last night from Ladies of Virtue. Lena was recognized for being a "dynamic female executive who leads with passion, purpose, and perseverance." Lena not only brings leadership to Ferrara, but also engages with her community through work with multiple non-profit organizations focused on the health and safety of minority women. Congratulations, Lena! Ladies of Virtue is a Chicago-based non-profit that has taught leadership skills to over 1,000 inner-city girls - learn more about their important work here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMHZb
They say when new neighbors move in, you should welcome them with a treat, but Monday we flipped the script! To celebrate the first day in our new HQ, our Ferrara team rode around #Chicago in a trolley and handed out candy – truly living our mission by sharing delight. Want to join this fun ride? Check out open opportunities: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMH89
We started as a small, family-owned bakery in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, and grew into an emerging powerhouse in the sweet snacking industry over the past century. In just two weeks, nearly 400 employees will move into our new headquarters - a modern space, designed to inspire creativity and nurture community with its dynamic and adaptive layout. Learn more about our new location, featured by NBC Chicago: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMRjN
We had a sweet time at the 2019 NACS Show last week, where we gave attendees a taste of many of our legacy brands and latest innovations. Whether sharing a tasty treat or showing off our latest marketing campaigns, our team was hard at work helping convenience retailers and industry media see why Ferrara has such a long history of making iconic products consumers love. Thanks to all our employees who made the week full of delicious memories! If the thrill of shaping the future of iconic candy brands interests you, be sure to check out our open opportunities: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMY7u
We’re excited to announce the formation of ¡HOLA!, our Ferrara Hispanic and Latino employee resource group! This passionate group of employees will share culture and heritage through educational opportunities, networking, cultural events, and social gatherings. Our employee resource groups drive our culture of diversity and inclusion, strengthening employee engagement and connectedness to and across our organization. Want to join our team? Check out our careers website for exciting opportunities: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vM0rE
She grew up smelling the aroma of the pan candies being made at our Forest Park facility and now she’s one of us! Meet Lena Lewis and learn about what motivates her, as well as her thoughts on consumer engagement and shopper marketing. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMcTg
The hardworking employees at our Bolingbrook, Illinois facility recently threw an Employee Appreciation Picnic to celebrate many back-to-back successes, including a “first-in-class” rating by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They even setup a dunk tank to raise funds for the local school district, generating more than a thousand dollars in donations!
Either / or is such a bore! Our SweeTARTS brand arranged a fierce partnership with fashion designer Christian Siriano, which brings to life their “Be Both” campaign through a custom couture SweeTARTS-inspired look. The look has us asking - are SweeTARTS sweet? Are they tart? You don’t have to choose! Our products are always more than one thing.
We are excited to congratulate the 2019 winners of our Ferrara USA Scholarship Program! $50,000 in scholarship funds will go towards supporting the post-secondary education goals of 10 children of our employees. Read more about why we created the scholarship fund: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMet7
A big welcome to the family to our newest brands! Read more about our acquisition of Kellogg’s cookie and fruit snack business here: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMiK6
