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Mars, Inc sensory technician specializes in ice cream

Majoring in Food Science? Read about Molly Hammell and the process of sensory evaluation of ingredients as well as finished products, R&D for new flavors and recruiting for panelists. In Scoop! This Woman Tastes Ice Cream for a Living “We taste everything from finished ice cream products to individual ingredients,...
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Chocolate and Vanilla – the science of our two favorite flavors

Congratulations to our Mentor Guide Michelle Frame for the publication of 20 Degrees of Flavor: Chocolate and Vanilla. Food scientist Frame takes the reader through FDA standards of identity, flavor control and components, bloom, sweeteners and more. This Prepared Foods Magazine article is ‘must-read’ for our Next Generation students....
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Which are the oldest candy companies in America?

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American Candy makers have produced delicious treats for more than 150 years. Which is the oldest candy company? Ghirardelli Chocolate in California? Mars in Virginia? Brown & Haley in Tacoma, Washington? Hershey in Pennsylvania? Fannie May in Chicago? Palmer’s in Iowa? Sweet Candy Co in Salt Lake City? Mars Wrigley...
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After your interview, what’s next?

Thank you note? Email? Phone call? 5 points to follow for a good follow up. You have had a good interview and what you do next is very important. Read the Business Insider article by Jacquelyn Smith titled “Here’s exactly how many times you should follow up after a job...
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Another successful Next Generation program

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Thank you to our Mentor Guides, Booth Hosts, Sponsors, Faculty and Student guests for making our Next Generation career immersion day at Sweets & Snacks Expo so successful!! We appreciate your commitments of time and passion for our products, brands, and people who comprise our wonderful industry. The career fair,...
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Getting ready to welcome our NextGen Class of 2017

100 students and faculty from 23 colleges have been selected as The Confectionery Foundation’s NextGen class of 2017. 40% are in STEM majors including engineering, robotics, food science and food technology. We thank the 90 volunteers who make this popular program run! The career fair and networking events complete this...
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Invest a day learning about careers in the Candy Industry

The application period is open through May 5, 2017 for The Confectionery Foundation’s Next Generation program at Sweets & Snacks Expo. Click on the Student details button to apply. This year’s program will be Wednesday, May 24th. Selection process includes resume, waiver and interview....
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