Jelly Belly opens factory to new 'University Tour'

Jelly Belly opens factory to new 'University Tour'
By Reporter Staff
Article Launched: 07/18/2008 06:15:14 AM PDT

Fairfield's Jelly Belly Candy Co. is now offering exclusive, behind-the scenes factory tours.

Limited to six participants, the Jelly Belly University Tour will give fans a real education on how the candy is made and lets them taste treats fresh off the line.

The tour begins when visitors don white coats, gloves and hairnets. Soon, visitors find themselves in the heart of the candy making and watch while master confectioners create the shell on a Jelly Belly bean.

At the end of the one-hour tour, visitors will be awarded a Degree of Beanology T-shirt and a discount card for shopping in the store.

The new tours are by advance reservation only through www.JellyBelly.com, click on Visit Jelly Belly from the home page. The price is $47 per person. Children must be 6 years or older to enroll.

Jelly Belly University tours are available Monday through Friday. Pants and closed toe shoes are required, and the tours are wheel chair-accessible.

Call 1-800-953-5592 for information.