Training
Candy science and process training for your team
People who understand why a candy behaves the way it does make better candy. I teach the aeration lab in the UW-Madison Candy Course and train teams on formulation and process.
- Free 30-minute call
- $149/hour
- Replies within 2 business days
Training
What I help with
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Candy science basics
Sugar, water, crystallization and texture, explained for your product.
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Process training
Cooking, depositing, aerating and cooling, and why each step matters.
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New-hire training
Bring new operators and technicians up to speed faster.
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Spotting defects
Teach your team to recognize and fix common defects.
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On-site or by video
Sessions at your plant or online, built around your products.
How it works
Four steps, starting with a free call
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Step 1: Send the form
Your name, email, company and what you make.
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Step 2: I reply within 2 business days
With a few questions and some times to talk.
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Step 3: A free 30-minute call
What you’re making and where it’s stuck.
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Step 4: An hours estimate, then the work
Once we agree on terms, we sign an NDA before you share formulas.
Background
Relevant experience
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Teaching
Aeration lab lecturer in the UW-Madison Candy Course since 2023, and guest lecturer in Food Chemistry at MSOE.
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Kerry
Delivered technical training for internal teams and customers on formulation science and manufacturing processes.
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Procter & Gamble
Trained engineers and technicians on formulation science, process controls and manufacturing practice.
Questions
Who is candy science training for?
Operators, technicians, R&D and quality teams: anyone who makes the candy or decides how it’s made. Sessions are built around your products and your equipment.
Can training happen on-site?
Yes. I can train your team at your plant, with travel time at $75/hour plus expenses, or by video.
How long is a training session?
Anything from a single session to a short series. We set the length on the free call, based on what your team needs.
