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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.

The company says it has greater capacity to develop new and seasonal product lines with a short turnaround time since internalizing its manufacturing.

The Northshore Mall location offers over 300 pick n’ mix candy bins filled with a variety of sweets, including classic favorites, trendy treats, and nostalgic finds.

The recent ban on Red Dye No. 3 could create an opportunity for a brand to gain loyalty through consistent communication about their product ingredients, 84.51° says.

The candy line is a 3-year contract, with Kona Ice taking a data-driven approach to expansion.