Jelly Belly to lay off 18 per cent of its workforce | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJ.R. DurenWednesday 25 February 2026 17:33 GMTJelly Belly, the confectionery brand, is set to lay off 69 employees (Getty)Jelly Belly, the confectionery brand, is set to lay off 69 employees, representing approximately 18 per cent of its workforce.The company will also close its corporate-commercial operations facility located in Fairfield, California.These job cuts are scheduled to occur in phases, beginning on 1 June and concluding by 14 January 2027.Positions affected by the layoffs include software developers, accountants, customer service representatives, and e-commerce staff.The layoffs were planned following Jelly Belly's acquisition by Ferrara Candy Company in 2023, amidst broader struggles in the candy industry due to shifting consumer preferences and economic volatility.In fullIconic jelly bean brand laying off nearly 70 people from California headquartersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in