(PMCA — November 19, 2024) — Second-time host Paulaur Corporation welcomed industry professionals to its facility for a Panned Confections course held November 12-15. Twenty-nine attendees from 21 unique companies participated.
Five experienced and highly-skilled instructors provided a mix of classroom and practical training on panning basics, chocolate, hard and soft panning, as well as polishing and finishing. Each student received a course book as well as electronic copies of presentations and took home a variety of sample product they made with their fellow attendees.
Attendee commentary:
“Thank you for this amazing opportunity! I can’t wait for the next workshop!”
“I learned so much and am so grateful to have taken this course and met all these people!”
“Thank you, this is the best course in the industry.”
Attendees earning a certificate of completion:
Areck Apelian, IFF
Anuj Bag, Sensient Colors
Alexis Barry, Charles Chocolates
Mike Boaen, Fuji Vegetable Oil
Shelley Cooper, Capol LLC
Lauren Davis, The Hershey Company
Eric Faust, Trophy Foods
Conrad Hansuld, Suntree Snack Foods
Avinash, Harrinarine, Suntree Snack Foods
Cole Januski, Sollich NA
Philip Kim, Ingredion
Genevieve Licamele, Mantrose-Haeuser
Alfonso Lou, Chocolate Rico SA
Emma Mattio-Smith, Paulaur Corporation
Monique McMillan, GNT
Carmen Olivier, Trophy Foods
Bryan Ortman, Hormel Foods
Tommy Petrocelli, CAI
Marcus Ryninger, Bad Moon Edibles
Chris Sentle, Hormel Foods
Balvir Sidhu, Suntree Snack Foods
Kristina Stork, Bunge
Agnes Suleiman, Select Harvest
Vince Taggart, Just Born
Katie Teh, Sprinkk
Ria Thomas, Trophy Foods
Noah Van Horn, The Hershey Company
Sarah Vogel, The Hershey Company
Bettina Yario, Capol LLC
PMCA is grateful to the individuals and companies that graciously donated instructors, ingredients, products or other items to the success of the course as follows:
Instructors:
Michelle Frame, Victus Ars – Course Lead
Michael Gordon, Arway/Long Grove Confectionery Group
AJ Khoury, Capol LLC
Eric Schmoyer, IRCA Group
Michelle Schwenk, Bellis Food Solutions
Ingredient donations:
Barry Callebaut
Blommer Chocolate Company
Capol LLC
IFC Solutions
Just Born
Paulaur Corporation
Weaver Nut Company
About PMCA
PMCA is an international organization that enhances the companies and careers of confectionery and snack professionals through inspired learning and the building of long-term personal connections, which empowers our members to create products that bring people joy.