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Missouri student backed by PMCA grant completes research on chocolate bitterness

Research yields method for simultaneous extraction, analysis of bitter compounds.

December 15, 2020

University of Missouri-Columbia student Alan McClure, PMCA’s 2018-2019 grant-in-aid recipient, has completed his research project, “Optimization of Bitterness in Chocolate Through Roasting with Analysis of Related Changes in Important Bitter Compounds.”

PMCA highlights virtual education offerings

Organization offers Virtual Confectionery Learning Series, podcasts.

December 7, 2020

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As a leading source for training and education, PMCA continues to serve the confectionery and snack industry with new virtual offerings.

Confectionery events impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

Candy industry events have all been canceled, modified due to the coronavirus.

Crystal Lindell

Alyse Thompson

August 5, 2020

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A number of confectionery industry events are canceled as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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All candy industry events have been canceled due to COVID-19. Now what?

Event planning experts offer insight into the potential dominio effects of all the conferences being canceled, and how organizations can best manage the impact.

Crystal Lindell

April 23, 2020

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The big questions on everyone’s mind are "When will things go back to normal? When will we be walking the show floors again? How much longer will this all last?"

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PMCA cancels April conference due to coronavirus

Event, slated to be held April 20-22, will be reformatted to be offered digitally.

Crystal Lindell

March 16, 2020

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Organizers are working to offer the content in a digital format at a yet to be determined time.

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PMCA to proceed amid coronavirus concerns

Upcoming technical conference slated for April 20-22 in Pa. proceeding as planned, while organizers monitor the situation.

Crystal Lindell

March 9, 2020

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PMCA’s upcoming 74th Annual Production Conference is proceeding as planned amid concerns over coronavirus.

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PMCA conference to cover cannabis, blockchain, sugar reduction and more

Full PMCA program for its 74th Annual Production Conference includes new events, live demos and networking opportunities

Crystal Lindell

February 20, 2020

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Conference will be held in Lancaster, PA., from Monday, April 20 through Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Which types of cannabis confectionery edibles are most popular? PMCA event offers insight

The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association recently held a symposium offering tips and tricks for cannabis-infused confectionery.

Alyse Thompson

December 9, 2019

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With varying stages of cannabis legalization in the U.S. and Canada — and the proliferation of cannabis-infused edibles in the marketplace — the Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association recently hosted a science symposium on incorporating cannabis into confectionery and snack products.

Confectionery industry professionals complete PMCA chocolate short course

Course held Sept. 18-20 at University of California-Davis.

October 15, 2019

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The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association (PMCA) hosted a chocolate short course at the University of California-Davis last month to increase its presence on the West Coast.

PMCA's fall symposium to cover production of cannabis-infused candy, snacks

Educational event set for Nov. 5-6 in Sacramento.

Alyse Thompson

September 3, 2019

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The Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association will host a symposium this fall covering all aspects of developing and producing cannabis-infused candy and snacks.