142nd Philadelphia National Candy, Gift and Gourmet Show

September 12-13, 2021 | Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Sponsored by the Retail Confectioners Association of Philadelphia (RCAP)

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Seminar Schedule: Sunday, September 12, 2021

10:30am-11:15 am Emerging Regulatory Issues for Confectionery Products with Paige Smoyer,

Senior Manager Food Safety & Scientific Affairs, National Candy Association and

Tish Pahl, Esq., Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC

Navigating the complex landscape of labeling, food safety, and cannabis

regulations affecting the chocolate and confectionery industry

11:45am – 12:30 pm Applications of CBD in Sugar and Chocolate presented by Charles Niedermyer,

Instructor, Penn College, and Owner/Consultant Sweet TNT Solutions, LLC

This demonstration provides a general overview of techniques and applications

for manufacturing edibles. CBD continues to gain momentum within the

confectionery market, making it an easy add-on to your product line. Engage in

this demo, tasting, and discussion about Charles’ recent experiences with

developing chocolate and confectionery products with CBD and THC.

LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:45 pm Fruit Forward Confections with Les Vergers Boiron and Guittard Chocolate

presented by Michael Laiskonis, Creator of the Chocolate Lab at New York City’s

Institute of Culinary Education, Consultant, and Brand Ambassador for Les

Vergers Boiron

Hone your candy-making skills with a focus on the use of fruit purees in

contemporary confections and explore the underlying science of both new trends

and refined classic techniques. With an emphasis on composition and function

of ingredients (including sugars, gelling agents, fats, and flavors) the session will

unite basic confectionery theory with practical recipes featuring fruit-based

ganache, caramel, marshmallow, and gelled centers.

2:30 – 3:30 pm Chocolate and Beer Pairing featuring Guittard Chocolate and a local AC Brewery

5:30 pm Cocktail Party, General Meeting, Awards

Monday, September 13, 2021

8:30 am-9:00 am Continental Breakfast, All are welcome

9:15am-10:00 am Rejuvenating the Labor Force through Access to Industry Resources and

Training Presented by Eric Schmoyer, Senior R&D Project Manager, Barry

Callebaut

Join us in this expertly led discussion of current resources available to

manufacturers, large and small

For more info contact chair:

Laura Tornichio 917-658-1899 ltornichio@guittard.com,