As an optional tour experience, enjoy the scenery, aromas and tastes of Napa Valley's world-class wineries on a private trolley tour. Visit two charming Napa Valley wineries and enjoy lunch. Attendees will be picked up at the host hotel. Optional tour is not included in the Conference Pass; an additional ticket is required for this tour when registering. Availability is limited. Experience expertly-taught chef demonstrations at the Food & Wine Center, part of Vista Collina Resort. The center includes an exhibition kitchen with two fully equipped commercial cooking stations, four high-definition televisions and multiple interactive guest work stations. This family-owned candy manufacturer has been in operation since 1898 and is currently run by the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of the family. Known for decades for candy corn, the company came into worldwide prominence with the creation of Jelly Belly jelly beans after Ronald Reagan was seen eating them on the presidential campaign trail in 1980. Today, Jelly Belly makes more than 100 jelly bean flavors, plus more than 50 other gourmet candies including jellies, gummies, chocolate-covered treats and seasonal sweets for major holidays. Headquartered in Fairfield, California, the company operates three plants in California, Illinois and Thailand. Tour the 215,000 sq. ft. production plant and public tour center to see state-of-the-art robotics in action and machinery innovations that improve efficiencies.
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