Category Archive for "Working with Chocolate"

29Feb

Almonds and Chocolate are a great pair

Looking for videos and recipes using chocolate and almonds? 80% of the world’s crop of almonds is grown in California. There are more than 30 different varieties of almonds and 10 of these comprise the majority of almonds produced in California. While the U.S. may be the largest market for...

18Jan

Hershey invites inventors to create temp control packaging

Are you a FIRST Robotics Alum? A creative packaging designer? Hershey is looking for innovative ideas so it can better ship chocolate in warm climates and summertime. Welcome to supply chain crowdsourcing style. Read about the contest in this ZDNet article by Larry Dignan....

30Dec

Allured grants available to build your confectionery knowledge

Is your New Year’s resolution to build your confectionery knowledge and skillset? There are many fine training opportunities in our industry during 2016 for confectionery industry training. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills...

07Dec

83rd annual Western Candy Conference

The premier west coast confectionery manufacturing industry event, Western Candy Conference, will be held at The Lodge at Torrey Pines March 16-20, 2016. Online registration is open....

13Oct

Stay Current with Global Improvements in Cocoa Sustainability

World Cocoa Foundation leads many on-the-ground initiatives in cocoa growing regions to improve farmer livelihoods and cocoa production. Click to learn more at World Cocoa Foundation’s site...

18Sep

NCA launches Future Leadership Program

Members of NCA’s Young Professionals Network are invited to apply for the 2016 class of the YPN Future Leadership Program. Info and application are available at this link. “A key element of NCA’s mission is to advance the confectionery industry, and the Future Leadership Program achieves that,” says NCA President...

25Jan

Announcing Allured Fund grants for confectionery education

Polish your confectionery skills and food science knowledge. There are many fine training opportunities in our industry this spring and summer to build your skills and knowledge. Allured Fund for Confectionery Education need-based grants provide financial help for industry members who wish to expand their food-science knowledge or confectionery skills...