Nov. 5-7, 2025 | Chicago, IL

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This is an intro-level course focused on chocolate manufacturing from start to finish.

Class will begin at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and end at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.

Includes both classroom and hands-on sessions:

• Cocoa origins
• Ingredients – Standard of identity, free-from chocolate
• Basic manufacturing – liquor to bar
• Formulation
• Sensory exercises
• Stabilization
• Conching and viscosity
• Tempering
• Applications and troubleshooting

Accommodations:

Attendees should book their own hotel accommodations. There are several hotels located near the Blommer Chocolate Company host facility. PMCA will provide suggestions in the attendee confirmation email.

Fees:

$1,250 per person for employees of PMCA member companies
$1,250 per person + cost of membership for non-member companies

Fee includes all printed and digital course materials, lunches and an attendee welcome event. Beverages and snack items will also be available in the classroom. Attendees should arrange their own breakfast and dinner accommodations if needed.

Please contact PMCA if unsure of your membership status. If you are not currently a member, learn more about PMCA membership or fill out an application.

Membership Payment Categories:
$340.00 — 1-5 employees in all locations globally
$750.00 — 6-100 employees in all locations globally
$1,035.00 — 101-499 employees in all locations globally
$3,350.00 — 500+ employees in all locations globally

Conditions:

PMCA reserves the right to cancel the course or make changes in the course or instructors. If PMCA cancels the course for any reason, full refunds will be made.

Extended Cancellation Policy: Cancellations by registered attendees will be accepted two weeks before the course starts subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. After this time, no refunds will be made. A substitute may be named at any time.

Personal Liability:

PMCA, PMCA staff, course instructors and the host facility are not responsible for any personal injury or other condition sustained or arising during the course.