Blommer Chocolate Company
Cara Watkins is an accomplished R&D Applications Scientist at Blommer Chocolate Company since May 2021, with extensive experience in food and beverage product development and application. Prior roles include Application Scientist for Confections at Flavorchem Corporation and Applications Technologist at Naturex, where responsibilities involved sample preparation, quality testing, and project management from concept to commercialization. Cara's background also features roles in culinary operations at prestigious establishments, including the Union League Club of Chicago and The Peninsula Chicago, as well as teaching culinary students at Kendall College. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Science/Culinology from Dominican University and multiple degrees from Kendall College, focusing on Hospitality Administration and Baking and Pastry Arts.
Blommer Chocolate Company
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A Fully Integrated Chocolate Supplier Blommer Chocolate Company is the largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America. With four strategically located manufacturing facilities in North America, the company provides comprehensive business solutions for domestic and international customers of all sizes in the confectionery, baking and dairy industries. Among Blommer’s core competencies are cocoa bean processing, chocolate manufacturing, commodity risk management, and product and process R&D. The company is a leader in advancing sustainable cocoa farming, playing an active role in the World Cocoa Foundation and promoting sustainable farming practices through its privately managed programs in Cote d’Ivoire, Indonesia and Ecuador. Founded in 1939, the family owned and operated company maintains an outstanding reputation for customer service and quality.