Jelly Belly, Bay Area's Family-Owned Candy Brand, Acquired by Chicago's Ferrara Candy
Family-owned jelly bean company Jelly Belly has been sold to Ferrara Candy Company, known for producing candies like Nerds and Sweetarts. The sale price has not been disclosed, but the deal is expected to be finalized by the end of the year. Jelly Belly will remain in Fairfield, and local jobs are expected to be preserved. In a separate deal, Canadian billionaire Stephan Crétier purchased Vine Cliff Winery in Napa for $57 million, adding to his portfolio of wineries in the region. Half Moon Bay restaurant Johnny's faced criticism for adding an 18 percent "festival service charge" during the town's Art & Pumpkin Festival. The new California law banning mandatory service fees has sparked discussions in the restaurant industry. Oakland's Burdell is hosting its first winemaker dinner featuring La Onda winemaker Dani Rozman, offering a five-course meal paired with fall harvest wines.
