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RCI celebrates 100 years of helping candy makers

Association offers education, opportunities to connect.

June 26, 2017

It's helpful advice. It's friendship. And it's family. That is how candy makers and suppliers feel when they think about the last 100 years of Retail Confectioners International.

Lance Paine and Virgil Rubini: Two confectionery entrepreneurs driving the industry forward

Heads of Goo Goo Cluster, Chocostyle respectively, show what can be done in the candy business

Crystal Lindell

February 3, 2016

I’ll have full coverage of the Nashville trip in the March issue, and full coverage of the trip to Canada in April. But in the meantime, I want to take a moment to look at the people behind the companies.

Milestones & Millstones: A Look back at 2015 in the candy industry

Acquisitions, personnell changes, deaths and debuts mark the year.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 4, 2016

As I reviewed the headlines from the year’s past issues, there were plenty of comings and goings, spurred by acquisitions, personnel changes, departures, deaths and debuts.

The 2015 European Roundtable: Suppliers weigh in on interpack, energy savings and premium chocolate

European confectionery suppliers reflect on the increase in regional shows, the growth spots in markets, and the challenges of vertical start-ups.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 23, 2015

The 17th European Suppliers Roundtable was held on June 11, 2015 at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel in London. The following represents an edited transcript of the meeting.

PMCA Preview: Fats: Full disclosure

PMCA’s 69th Annual Production Conference, which will be held April 13 – 15 in Lancaster, Pa., addresses the use of fats and oils in confections and snacks in its Back to Basics program.

Abigail Watt

Bernie Pacyniak

February 12, 2015

PMCA speakers will address different fat and oil options, as well as processing procedures and energy conservation tactics.

Make networking a priority

Networking is a key component for any professional.

Angie Burlison

November 25, 2014

We all know the common phrase “it’s not what you know — it’s who you know.” But all too often we take this for granted and don’t really invest in this valuable tool.

One-On-One With Larry Graham

Former NCA president reflects on the past and the present as the association’s longest reigning “candy man.”

Bernie Pacyniak

July 15, 2014

For 22 years, Larry Graham has been the voice, face and persona of America’s confectionery industry.

Compound Coating Trends: Ingredient plays an expanded role

In addition to solving traditional confectionery processing challenges, compound coatings provide confectionery and snack manufacturers a healthier alternative. Is premium the next opportunity?

Bernie Pacyniak

July 15, 2014

There’s nothing like a FDA regulatory proposal to turn one’s world upside down.

Pack Expo 2012: Windy City Whirlwind

Pack Expo 2012 in Chicago provides attendees with a candy-centric approach to finding the latest technologies.

November 20, 2012

Today’s confectionery manufacturers face a variety of challenges, including the need to reduce costs, enhance efficiency, meet sustainability goals and compete in an ever-expanding marketplace.

Copper-clad advice

Former Candy Industry Kettle Award Recipients provide their perspectives on some of the most challenging issues facing the confectionery industry today.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 20, 2012

Since 1946, Candy Industry has been bestowing a Kettle Award on individuals working within the confectionery industry.