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“It’s a world of overstimulation that we’re living in…if consumers are snacking as they’re scrolling... texture can help break through and help stimulate and offer a sensory engagement.”

That’s Shannon Weiner, Ferrara’s Senior Director of Consumer Insights, who recently spoke with the AP about the growing role mouthfeel plays in how consumers experience food. As an industry leader in candy innovation, Ferrara continues to find new ways to make every bite more engaging.

Read more about what’s driving the texture trend — and how Ferrara is helping shape it:

Global customers crave texture, challenging companies to make crispier, gooier, chewier foods Want more crunch when you munch or goo when you chew? Apparently, plenty of people do. The food and beverage industry is putting a bigger focus on texture when developing new products.

Chicago’s creativity will be on full display this weekend at one of the city’s most iconic destinations! 🎭🎶

Ferrara is excited to support Chicago Live! at Navy Pier, a free, two-day celebration featuring more than 100 artists and performing organizations across five stages, including the Ferrara Wave Wall Stage.

As a Chicago company, we’re proud to play a role in making the arts accessible and supporting the cultural institutions that make our hometown so special.

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Chicago Live Festival at Navy Pier Navy Pier's free two-day Chicago Live Festival returns September 19-20, showcasing the best of Chicago's arts and cultural organizations.

What a way to kick off — joined Chicago’s Mexican Independence Day Parade alongside members of ¡UNIDOS!, our Business Resource Group dedicated to celebrating and supporting Hispanic and Latino cultures across Ferrara.

Our team is proud to celebrate the Hispanic culture, traditions and community that make Chicago so special. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a sweet start to Hispanic Heritage Month!

A few Ferrara favorites just got a new look! 🍬

Delish recently highlighted Ferrara’s new Iconic Pocket Packs, bringing six classic candy brands — Bottle Caps, Runts, Lemonhead, Red Hots, Everlasting Gobstopper and Jujyfruits — to fans in a new $1 format.

Which of these classics are your favorite?

Iconic ‘80s & ‘90s Candies Make A Comeback In Stores Nationwide—For Just $1 Your favorite checkout-aisle treats just got easier to find.

NERDS is reaching new heights! ✈️ 🌎

Building on the momentum of our NERDS x ALLDAY PROJECT campaign in Korea, NERDS is now taking to the skies with Asiana Airlines – a Ferrara first!

From digital shopping experiences to in-flight entertainment, we’re finding new ways to connect with consumers across the Asian-Pacific region.

We’re proud to share that Ferrara’s Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLD) has earned three Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards! The HCM Excellence Awards recognize organizations that are driving excellence and innovation in learning and talent development, and we’re proud to be recognized in three categories:

🏆Best Leadership Development Program
🏆Best Development Program for Frontline Leaders
🏆Best Use of Blended Learning

These awards recognize something we believe strongly at Ferrara: investing in our people means investing in our future. MLD is designed to give our manufacturing employees the opportunity to continuously build their skills, grow as leaders, and make an even greater impact across our organization.

Congratulations to everyone who has participated in, supported and helped bring this award-winning program to life!

We believe the connections we build with one another and our communities make us stronger.

That spirit was at the heart of a recent conversation with author and CEO Carol Lavin Bernick of Polished Nickel Capital Management.

Drawing from her experiences in business and philanthropy, Carol shared her perspective on leadership, giving back and the impact we can create when we come together.

Thank you to Carol for joining us and inspiring to create moments of connection and bring a little more sweetness to everything we do.

Brach's Candy Corn is an iconic marker of the Fall season – and consumers are reaching for the beloved treat earlier than ever. 🧡💛

With the “Summerween” trend continuing to grow, Business Insider took a look at how brands like BRACH’S are leaning into spooky season earlier, with our Vice President of BRACH’S and Seasonal Candies, Matthew Escalante, sharing how the brand is embracing the growing excitement around celebrating Halloween early.

Read more about the rise of “Summerween” and what BRACH’S has in store for spooky season:

Summerween is in full swing with candy brands leaning harder into the trend Spooky season is creeping earlier on the calendar, with some candy hitting retail shelves earlier than ever ahead of the actual holiday.