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Bernie Pacyniak

With more than 30 years experience in B-to-B reporting, writing and editing — the bulk of which was dedicated to covering the bakery, confectionery and snack industries — Pacyniak has chronicled changes within the food industry since the early 1980s. A Boston University journalism degree graduate, he worked for a variety of publications before joining BNP Media in 1994 as editor of Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery magazine. In 2001, he took over as editor-in-chief of Candy Industry until 2018.

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Dick Taylor Chocolate: Building a better chocolate bar

Former carpenters and woodworkers channel their skills to artisan chocolate making.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 16, 2014

How did carpenters and woodworkers such as Adam Dick and Dustin Taylor decide to become small batch bean-to-bar chocolate makers?

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.

Obesity and candy

The two don’t go hand-in-hand as a recent study affirms.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 9, 2014

Each day I receive an electronic newsletter from Advocate Health Care, part of a pro-active program tied to my wife’s health insurance.

Obesity and candy

The two don’t go hand-in-hand as a recent study affirms.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 9, 2014

Each day I receive an electronic newsletter from Advocate Health Care, part of a pro-active program tied to my wife’s health insurance.

Almonds

Record almond crop predicted in 2014-15

Despite drought, Almond Board of California forecasts increase in almond tonnage, weight.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 2, 2014

“This year’s objective forecast during a third-consecutive drought year is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices,” says Bill Harp, almond grower and ABC chairman.

Keeping better-for-you good-tasting

Nature Valley Protein Bars show what a new product can be

Bernie Pacyniak

June 25, 2014

My uncle Felix was a sausage maker. He passed away several years ago, but I’ll never forget seeing him making blood sausage in our kitchen in the early 1970s.

2014 Global State Of The Industry: Beyond Borders

Emerging and even mature markets hold promise for solid confectionery growth, but primarily for those that show ingenuity, innovation and insight.

Bernie Pacyniak

June 13, 2014

Vintage Confections sells hi-end lollipops for $40 in China — a sweet vignette that helps illustrate the global state of the industry for confections: borders are breaking down.