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Ferrara
A Chicago Candy Counter Classic
Explore Ferrara on our American Candy Counter. The crisp sugar shell and peanut center add a different texture to our counter. This is a small, recognizable treat with a Chicago connection worth sharing.
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The maker story
The Story Behind Ferrara.
The story behind the name
A Chicago Candy Counter Classic
Ferrara’s story began in a bakery in Chicago’s Little Italy and grew into a broad candy business. Boston Baked Beans are one of its enduring counter treats. Despite their name, they are candy-coated peanuts rather than beans. Ferrara identifies their development in Chicago in 1924, making the candy a useful reminder that a product’s name and its birthplace can tell different stories.
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On our shelves
Discover Ferrara Treats
Boston Baked Beans — Crunchy peanuts wrapped in a sweet candy coating—a nostalgic favorite with a playful name.
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Chosen for a reason
Why We Choose Ferrara
The crisp sugar shell and peanut center add a different texture to our counter. This is a small, recognizable treat with a Chicago connection worth sharing.
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American Chapters
Their Story Along America’s Timeline.
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1908Ferrara · Maker roots
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