Category Archive for "Education Center"

07Aug

Attend RCI Fall Regional August 25-27

It’s not too late to register for the Retail Confectioners Institute Fall Regional at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Network with confectionery professionals during RCI’s Fall Regional Conference August 25-27 in Las Vegas. Featuring an education program with live, interactive kitchen demonstrations; evening networking receptions; and a day of behind-the-scenes...

04Aug

How does mobile affect the value of a brand?

Zillow buys Trulia and Nordstrom buys Trunk Club to incorporate mobile shopping investments in these traditional industries View the Cnn article and video on Trulia and Zillow Read about Nordstrom and Trunk Club at Bizjournals...

31Jul

Announcing 2014 AACT Technical Seminar

Register now for American Association of Candy Technologists 2014 National Technical Seminar at Marriott’s Lincolnshire Resort in Illinois. Monday September 22nd through Wednesday September 24th. Classes include Global food safety, Oils sustainability, Water-solid interaction, Technology-enabled Collaboration Click to visit AACT.org...

24Jul

One simple way to save more money

Want to manage your money better? Researchers from the Stanford Graduate School of Business have a new one for you: Embrace the power trip. Their new study found that people who feel powerful (defined by having control over valuable resources) are more likely to save money as a means of...

21Jul

Gluten free category continues to grow

New gluten free snacks are filling the snack aisle shelves with double digit growth. This product category includes Bob’s Red Mill, Ancient Harvest Quinoa, and Udi’s. Read the article by Elaine Watson at Food Navigator USA...

11Jul

Brush up your photography skills this summer

Food photography gives a new meaning to sharing your food. Sit in any restaurant and watch as diners post photos before first bites. Visit Digital Photography School for a tutorial to make your food photos more tasty. Click for DPS video tutorials...

03Jul

Pinterest.com/confectionlink for fun summer recipes

Here’s a Popsugar video for crafting your own cereal bars. Add chocolates, chewies or other mini favorites to personalize your bars. Check out Pinterest.com/ConfectionLink for factory tours and summer recipes. Follow our boards! The video recommends dipping in melted chocolate. Temper your chocolate or use melted confectionery coating if you...