Who makes Kirkland Signature Gourmet Jelly Belly Beans, 49 Flavors, 64 oz?
As of August 24, 2026, the manufacturer of Kirkland Signature Gourmet Jelly Belly Beans, 49 Flavors, 64 oz is Jelly Belly Candy Company, per on-label, first-party, or executive statement evidence.
The common claim
What’s commonly claimed, and what the evidence supports
The prevailing answer, that Kirkland Signature jelly beans are Jelly Belly beans, is correct, and unusually easy to verify: the jar co-brands both names, printing "Jelly Belly" alongside Kirkland Signature, and holds Jelly Belly's signature 49-flavor Original Gourmet Jelly Bean assortment. Kirkland Signature Gourmet Jelly Belly Beans are manufactured by Jelly Belly Candy Company, which became part of Ferrara Candy Company after Ferrara announced the acquisition in October 2023 and completed it that November.
Evidence & sources
Each source is graded on the six-tier evidence rubric, where tier 1 is strongest. Sources are archived, so a citation still works if the original page moves or goes behind a paywall.
Tier 4
Documents the on-package co-brand (tier 4, on-label co-brand): "When Costco put jelly beans on its shelves under its private brand, customers were quick to spot the iconic name of Jelly Belly on the package along with Kirkland's," and names Jelly Belly as "the brand that created them." Costco's own product name is "Kirkland Signature Gourmet Jelly Belly Beans"; the 64 oz jar holds Jelly Belly's 49-flavor Original Gourmet assortment listed on the package.
Tier 4
Establishes the corporate maker: "Ferrara Candy Company ('Ferrara') today announced an agreement" to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company (Oct 18, 2023); Ferrara later completed the acquisition on Nov 30, 2023. Confirms Jelly Belly Candy Company as the manufacturer entity behind the Jelly Belly beans, now a Ferrara brand.
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