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Jelly Belly for Jelly Bean Day

 The story begins with Gustav Goelitz, who emigrated from Germany and established a confectionery business in Belleville, Illinois. His descendants, including Herman Goelitz and Herman G. Rowland, continued the family tradition, eventually leading to the creation of the Jelly Belly Candy Company. 

Jelly Belly Candy Company, formerly known as Herman Goelitz Candy Company and Goelitz

Herman G Rowland Sr., Chairman.

First World problems. Working in the candy industry, on several occasions I sat down to dinner with Herm. One story he told was about finding out rats ate through the wiring on his Dodge Viper. I had a hard time feeling sorry for him.

Jelly Belly centers curing on trays.

Once the centers haved properly cured they are dumped into these pans where they tumble around and the outer candy shell builds up.

I converted my Jelly Belly Dispenser into a lamp.