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.

Chocolate Products: Consumers, customers setting the ‘bar’ higher

Be it health benefits, sourcing, flavor intensity or value, chocolate lovers and manufacturers are letting suppliers know that “run-of-the-mill’ won’t pass muster, much less run through a cash register anymore.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 23, 2014

"Consumers today are more fractured. What this means is there are many groups with very specific preferences. There is no average shopper," says Rose Potts, of The Blommer Co.

Kettle Winner

Coffee with Mike Bianco, Candy Industry’s 69th Kettle Recipient

Bianco talks about the award, the affair itself, future plans and more.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 22, 2014

In addition to presenting Bianco with the pin, I wanted to sit down with him to get his reaction about receiving the award.

Impact and Six Flags

Six Flags Entertainment, Impact Confections announce summer partnership

WARHEADS maker to debut candy in digital kiosks, and through in-park experiential program.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 14, 2014

The centerpiece of the program revolves around the launch of a custom WARHEADS application for the digital-touch-screen kiosk inside each of the parks.

Brown and Haley Pierson Clair and President John Melin

Brown & Haley

Brown & Haley promotes senior execs

Candy maker promotes Pierson Clair to vice chairman, John Melin to president.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 14, 2014

Clair will become vice chairman but retain his position as chief executive officer, while Melin will take over as president and continue his duties as chief operating officer.

Reflections for Mother’s Day

Bernie Pacyniak

May 7, 2014

Although not quite as big as Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter and Halloween, I suspect many confectioners do see an uptick in sales as a result of Mother’s Day celebrations. In looking back at the various ways my family and I have celebrated Mother’s Day, I can attest that we’ve probably run the gauntlet with gifts and ways to celebrate.

Leading by serving: What type of person makes the best manager?

Gallup data offers glimpse of American workplace, state of American worker.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 30, 2014

Clifton believes it all rests with hiring the right managers. “Let’s get rid of the managers from hell, double the great managers and engaged employees, and have those mangers lead based on what actually matters.”

Inspiration from ISM

The 44th International Sweets and Biscuits (ISM) Fair in Cologne continues to deliver attendees a host of confectionery options to satisfy the world’s sweet tooth.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 17, 2014

Flexitarian. White chocolate. Ethical marketing. Retro. The four S’s (Snacking, sharing, simplicity, sustainability). Technology. Those are just some of the buzz words and trends from this year’s International Sweets and Biscuit (ISM) Fair in Cologne, Germany.

Front and center: Does FOP labeling actually help?

A new study looks at what consumers actually get from Front-of-Pack labels

Bernie Pacyniak

April 16, 2014

Personally, I wasn’t strongly for or against the idea. In the end, if it wasn’t that difficult for manufacturers to implement, why not?

Technique vs. Technology

The largest triennial packaging exhibition in the world, which also showcases the most comprehensive display of confectionery processing and packaging equipment, is upon us.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 16, 2014

OEE! Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is an acronym I expect to encounter more often than not at the upcoming interpack show in Dusseldorf.

Grimaldi’s ‘Tipping Point’

A million-dollar investment, coupled with several licensing and contract manufacturing initiatives, has triggered a sales surge for the Florida manufacturer.

Bernie Pacyniak

April 15, 2014

Grimaldi is probably the bestknown and accomplished enrober of potato chips, having staked its claim to this sweet and savory item long before sweet and savory became a national craze.

This webinar will examine variables factoring into nutritionally improved candy sales, including ingredients, label claims, and alternative sugars. Better-for-you options remain top of mind for consumers who are searching for indulgences, but in a healthier format.

Bernie Pacyniak

ARTICLES

Chocolate Products: Consumers, customers setting the ‘bar’ higher

Coffee with Mike Bianco, Candy Industry’s 69th Kettle Recipient

Six Flags Entertainment, Impact Confections announce summer partnership

Brown & Haley promotes senior execs

Reflections for Mother’s Day

Leading by serving: What type of person makes the best manager?

Inspiration from ISM

Front and center: Does FOP labeling actually help?

Technique vs. Technology

Grimaldi’s ‘Tipping Point’

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