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On Monday, February 17, Boys and Girls Club members from Chicago came to the Sheraton Grand hotel to be "Junior Candy Buyers," deciding which confections would earn top honors. 

The Digital Footprint Calculator (DFC) is built into ofi’s sustainability management system AtSource, that offers food and beverage companies actionable data and verified traceability for their supply chains. 

The 78^th Kettle Awards presentation will be Tuesday, May 13, in Indianapolis.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. has announced the appointment of Lee Brooks as chief operating officer at the company’s global headquarters in Northbrook, IL.  

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.