Fairfield highlight
Jelly Belly factory
A candy manufacturing facility in Fairfield that produces Jelly Belly brand jelly beans, with factory tours offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at production and the history of America's favorite gourmet bean.
The Jelly Belly brand was developed in 1976 by the Goelitz Confectionery Company, which was founded in 1869 and relocated to Fairfield decades later. The distinctive jelly beans feature an outer shell with a liquid center, and they come in dozens of flavors from classic fruit varieties to unusual combinations that appeal to candy enthusiasts and novelty seekers alike.
The Fairfield factory operates visitor tours where people can walk alongside the production line and see how raw ingredients are transformed into finished candies through a tumbling and coating process. Visitors learn the history of the company and sample products while watching the manufacturing process unfold. The factory has become a notable tourist attraction in Solano County, drawing thousands of visitors annually.
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