Ag Immersion Experience: Fruits & Nuts for Confections & Snacks Manufacturing
2022-10-04 08:00 - 2022-10-06 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct. 4-6, 2022 | Modesto, CA
Join us in a celebration of California agriculture! This immersive experience will take a cohesive, well-rounded approach to nuts and fruits as ingredients in confections and snacks, including a firsthand look at farming and processing as well as applications.
PMCA will follow any CDC and local health department guidelines that may be in place during the course. The safety of attendees, instructors and staff is our top priority.

Panned Confections Course
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-28 12:00 (America/New_York)
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76th Annual Production Conference
2023-04-17 08:00 - 2023-04-19 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
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PMCA Office Closed for Holiday
2023-12-22, 2024-11-28 08:00 - 2024-11-29 17:00, 2024-12-24 08:00 - 2024-12-26 17:00, 2024-12-31 - 2025-01-01 (America/New_York)

What Makes Chocolate So Good? The Art & Science of Chocolate Processing
2024-02-27 08:00 - 2024-02-29 12:00 (America/New_York) | Utah State University, Logan, UT, 84322, United States
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Annual Production Conference
2024-04-15 08:00 - 2024-04-17 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
77th Annual Production Conference | April 15-17, 2024
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA
The PMCA Annual Production Conference is a premier technical conference for the confectionery and snack industry. Each presentation in our program is reviewed by a committee to ensure high-quality information on essential and trending topics.
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The Safe Life of a Candy Product
2024-06-04 08:00 - 2024-06-06 12:00 (America/New_York) | Eurofins, Lancaster, PA, United States
This two-and-a-half-day course will introduce attendees to food safety culture and provide the tools needed to maintain a food safety program, whether your company is a small candy maker or a large manufacturer. An interactive, critical-thinking approach will provide attendees with a deeper understanding of regulatory requirements and moral responsibilities of developing a product for consumer consumption.
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PMCA at Philly Candy Show!
2024-09-22 09:00 - 2024-09-24 15:00 (America/New_York)
Kalahari Resort | Pocono Manor, PA
Come visit us at Booth #614!
Philly Candy Show website

PMCA at AACT!
2024-10-07 12:00 - 2024-10-08 21:00 (America/New_York)
Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook, Illinois
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Panning Course
2024-11-12 08:00 - 2024-11-15 12:00 (America/New_York) | Paulaur Corporation, 105 Melrich Rd, Cranbury, NJ, 08512, United States
Registration is not yet open. Please contact rachel.halkias@pmca.com to be placed on our email list for details as they arise.

Distinguished Service Award Nomination Period Closes
2024-12-31 23:58 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
The PMCA Distinguished Service Award was implemented in 2020 to recognize individuals who have contributed outstanding service to the association.
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78th Annual Production Conference
2025-04-07 08:00 - 2025-04-09 12:30 (America/New_York) | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster, PA
The PMCA Annual Production Conference is a premier technical conference for the confectionery and snack industry. Each presentation in our program is reviewed by a committee to ensure high-quality information on essential and trending topics.
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Compound Course
2025-06-04 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00 (America/New_York)
Host: Puratos, NJ
Contact rachel.halkias@pmca.com to be placed on the wait list

Candy Hall of Fame
2025-10-23 18:00 - 2025-10-25 22:00 (America/New_York) | Orlando, FL, Orlando, FL, United States
PMCA staff will be attending – we hope to see you there!
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Chocolate Manufacturing for Professionals
2025-11-05 08:00 - 2025-11-07 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Blommer Chocolate Company, 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza Ste. 210, Chicago, IL, 60654, United States

Enrobing Technology & Troubleshooting Webinar
2026-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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Whether you’re new to chocolate enrobing or looking to sharpen your operational knowledge, this session will offer practical insights for anyone working with enrobers.
Designed with line operators and technical applications teams in mind, presenters will break down enrobing fundamentals, common challenges and best practices that improve efficiency and product quality.
While participants of all experience levels will walk away having learned something new, beginners will find the content especially valuable as they build confidence and deepen their understanding of enrobing systems.
Registrants can send their own questions and troubleshooting problems in advance and presenters will answer as many as they can during the webinar. Registrants will receive the webinar recording and other enrobing resources.

79th Annual Production Conference
2026-04-14 08:00 - 2026-04-15 22:00 (America/New_York) | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States

Panning Course
2026-04-28 08:00 - 2026-05-01 12:00 (America/New_York)
Registration is not yet open. Reach out to rachel.halkias@pmca.com for details.
