Enhanced Gummies & Jellies is a 3.5-day course dedicated to the manufacturing of gummy confections. The course features lectures by industry experts covering topics such as sweeteners, hydrocolloids, processing, finishing, molding, drying, enhancements, colors, flavors, interactions, shelf-life, and regulatory considerations. Additionally, there are three hands-on labs to help you apply what you’ve learned in the lectures. The 2026 Enhanced Gummies & Jellies course will run from May 12-15.

Candy School is our most popular course, offering an in-depth, 2-week exploration of all candy types and common industry challenges. We recommend this course for scientists, as it delves into the technical details of candy chemistry and physiology. Taught by industry experts, the course covers a broad range of topics, including colors, flavors, hard and soft panning, chocolate panning, polishing, fondants, oils and emulsifiers, caramel, fudge, toffee, chocolate and compounds, and candy bars. The course includes numerous hands-on labs and tastings to complement the lectures. The 2026 Candy School will run from July 20-31.