Attend the Sweets & Snacks Expo (http://www.sweetsandsnacks.com) and PMCA's annual Production Conference (http://pmca.com/production-conference) to learn about potential employers, network, and take continuing education classes.
Check out Candy Industry's list of the top candy companies (https://www.snackandbakery.com/candy-industry/2023/global-top-100-candy-companies) to learn about potential employers.
Read the following industry publications to learn more about the field:
- Manufacturing Confectioner: http://www.gomc.com
- Candy Industry: https://www.snackandbakery.com/candy-industry
- Candy & Snack Today: https://candyusa.com/cst
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