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The promotion is part of the Suwanee-based chocolatier's plan to expand its reach across the U.S. and beyond.

IT’SUGAR, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., has opened a 2,300-square-foot candy store in the Poughkeepsie Galleria in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting will convene global leaders to drive collaboration, accelerate innovation, and build long-term resilience across the supply chain.

Taking place this March 21–23 in the River Pavilion at the Javits Center, chocolate lovers and culinary enthusiasts of all ages will have the opportunity to indulge in a weekend of all things cacao.

The award ceremony will take place in October 2025 in Istanbul. 

Since 1971, the Candy Hall of Fame has recognized lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry.

The brand has opened a 2,000 sq. ft. candy store in the Mall at Rockingham in Salem, NH, and a 3,500 sq. ft. store in the Rio Grande Valley Outlets in Mercedes, TX.

The Farmer Forward Program is a five-year investment the snacking company created in partnership with global dairy producer and longtime supplier Fonterra.

The brand credited with inventing milk chocolate honors its legacy while embracing future innovation.

The consortium seeks to address the impact of unpredictable weather conditions on growing cocoa by training 2,800 farmers in climate-smart agriculture.