Unions and Associations
Some confectionery industry workers are members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union. The American Association of Candy Technologists, PMCA (which offers a Student Outreach Program), and National Confectioners Association are membership organizations for confectionery manufacturers. They provide continuing education, conferences, publications, and other resources to confectionery professionals. Retail Confectioners International offers membership for those who manufacture and sell confectionery products. It also publishes a blog and offers continuing education classes and events.
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- Bakery Workers
- Beekeepers
- Beverage Industry Workers
- Biologists
- Brewers
- Canning and Preserving Industry Workers
- Chemical Engineers
- Cooks and Chefs
- Dairy Products Manufacturing Workers
- Dietetic Technicians
- Dietitians
- Enologists
- Ethical Sourcing Officer
- Family and Consumer Scientists
- Farmers
- Fast Food Workers
- Fishers
- Food Service Workers
- Food Technologists
- Health and Regulatory Inspectors
- Manufacturing Production Technicians
- Meatcutters and Meat Packers
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists
- Nutritionists
- Organic Farmers
- Packaging Engineers
- Packaging Machinery Technicians
- Personal Chefs
- Product Development Directors
- Product Management Directors
- Product Managers
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