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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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Grimaldi Candy Co. to supply Larry the Cable Guy chocolate line launch

Southeastern Florida company to produce 4 chocolate-products, including milk-chocolate potato chips.

Bernie Pacyniak

January 8, 2014

What does a comedian from Nebraska, an entrepreneurial couple from Wisconsin and a former confectionery executive have in common?

Be Resolved: Some resolutions for all the candy makers out there

Balance Bar’s “Your Best You” campaign inspires realistic changes

Bernie Pacyniak

January 8, 2014

The Balance Bar campaign did make me think, in general, of how the confectionery industry could work toward being “Your Best You.”

Sugar Factory American Brasserie to debut in Chicagoland

Company’s first Midwestern location to open this summer in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 18, 2013

Described as combination of “MTV meets Willy Wonka,” Las Vegas-based Sugar Factory will open a new 8,000-sq.-ft. brasserie and retail store near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.

Interpack Primer Preview

Just around the corner: interpack

The world’s largest packaging and confectionery processing show slated for May 8-14, 2014

Bernie Pacyniak

December 18, 2013

Every three years, packaging and processing professionals gather in Dusseldorf, Germany to discover the latest innovations.

Hershey commits to 100% traceable, sustainable palm oil by end of 2014

target date for 100% mass-balanced, RSPO-certified palm oil is a year ahead of schedule.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 18, 2013

The Hershey Co. plans to work with its suppliers to achieve 100 percent traceable and sustainably sourced palm oil by the end of 2014.

Cargill to double capacity at Belgian chocolate facility

$48-million facility to double capacity during the next two years

Bernie Pacyniak

December 18, 2013

The additional capacity will meet growing demand for chocolate in confectionary, bakery, dairy and artisanal applications from European customers.

Turntable lollipops, chocolate dual-casseett boom boxes, and a white chocolate graffiti gummies reflect this chocolatier's passion

The Original Hip Hop Chocolates began as an art project, and became a very sweet reality

Bernie Pacyniak

December 16, 2013

Founder says his candy helps spread the word about an oft misunderstood demographic.

Crowdfunding, the ‘new school’ way to launch a business

Gluten-free, allergy-friendly bar uses internet to garner investors

Bernie Pacyniak

December 11, 2013

Mention the words “old school,” and I’m sure some of my friends would definitely nod their heads and point their fingers at me.

Max Brenner debuts first flagship Chocolate Bar in Japan

Global chocolate brand expands into new market in the fashionable Omotesando Hills neighborhood of Tokyo.

Bernie Pacyniak

December 11, 2013

As part of its strategic global expansion plan, New York City-based Max Brenner International debuted its first Max Brenner Chocolate Bar in Tokyo’s swanky Omotesando Hills neighborhood last month.