Ferrara Candy Company selects Orangeburg County for first South Carolina operation
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– A candy company known for well known candy brands in the U.S. announced plans to establish its first South Carolina operation, says the Governor’s Office.
courtesy SC Governor’s office
According to the Governor’s Office, the company will be located in Orangeburg County, and will be a $675 million investment.
The investment is projected to create 1,000 manufacturing and corporate jobs over the next 10 years.
Ferrara has been headquartered in Chicago for 118 years, and operates a network of more than 30 facilities worldwide, while employing more than 9,400 people.
Ferrara’s new operation will be located at Highway 21 and Rowesville Road in Orangeburg, where the company plans to construct a 750,000-square-foot manufacturing facility including processing and packaging, a warehouse for raw and pack materials, and an administrative office, says the Governor’s Office.
“Today marks a transformative moment for Orangeburg County and all of South Carolina. Ferrara Candy Company’s $675 million investment in the Midlands is a powerful vote of confidence in our state that will bring many new opportunities for our people. We are proud Ferrara has chosen South Carolina as a place to build their future and look forward to the company’s continued success here.” -Gov. Henry McMaster
The first production lines in the new facility are expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2029. Individuals interested in joining the Ferrara team should visit readySC’s recruitment website, https://ferrara.readyscjobs.
Companies interested in becoming a supplier or vendor for Ferrara should complete the online interest form.
