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Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

Candy company to build distribution center in DeKalb, city estimates growth of 500 jobs

By Northern Star Staff | January 31, 2020

DeKALB — Ferrara Candy Company, owners of SweeTarts, Fun Dip, Nerds and more, will construct a 1.6 million square foot distribution complex in DeKalb.The distribution center is expected to be operational in 2021 and will bring an estimated 500 jobs...