Articles by Bernie Pacyniak

Is third-party certification the answer to cocoa sustainability?

July 18, 2012

Sponsored by ADM Cocoa, Blommer Chocolate Co. and Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, Candy Industry's one-hour webinar featured presentations about the issues associated with and possible solutions for cocoa sustainability.


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Hitting its stride

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” Paraphrased from Aristotle
June 30, 2012

When word spread that OPM and Carle & Montanari were in merger talks, one couldn’t blame many industry observers for not raising an eyebrow. 


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Sign of the genetically modified times

California vote on GMO labeling could change the food world
June 27, 2012
Not sure if everyone caught the news item regarding California’s ballot initiative involving mandatory labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Kettle Awards

Sweet moment for Tony

R. Anthony Sweet, chairman of Salt Lake City-based Sweet Candy Co., became Candy Industry’s 67th annual Kettle Award
June 20, 2012
The man who’s lived by the “Golden Rule” personally and professionally, received a payback Wednesday evening, albeit in copper.
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Covers, careers and coincidences

June 14, 2012

 Last month, making my rounds at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, I had the opportunity to sit down with Marty Thompson, president and ceo of Chirardelli Chocolate Co., and chat about his “Career Day” participation at Montini Catholic High School in Lombard. 


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Opportunity Awaits

Mature and emerging markets are awash with challenges and rewards.
June 14, 2012

To the Mayans and Olmecs, the empty oyster shell represented the concept of zero, a central component of any numbering system. 


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Risk-taking and innovation

Two confectionery innovators prove risk taking can pay off
June 13, 2012
Everyone’s heard the complaint about too many me-too products being introduced into the marketplace. One of the main reasons for this lack of creativity stems from the fact that being innovative truly requires extensive use of the right brain as well as having a penchant for risk-taking.
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Supplier News

‘Chocolate Planet’ displayed at CM-OPM’s open house

Plant offers latest solutions for chocolate production, moulding, wrapping and packaging.
June 4, 2012
When Carle & Montanari-OPM (CM-OPM) held an open house for customers at the company’s Rozzano, Italy facility earlier this spring, visitors had the opportunity to see the first Italian production hub for the chocolate and confectionery world.
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Bernie Pacyniak

Snacking… not a guilt trip anymore

Hartman Group report says even the medical community is getting behind snacks these days.
May 30, 2012
In case you have not heard, it is OK to snack these days. In fact, it is OK to snack anywhere, anytime and as often as you like.
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Sharing some sweetness

Building on the successful launch of its individually wrapped chocolates and large bars two years ago, Godiva Chocolatier expands the accessibility and share-ability of its product line.
May 28, 2012

 Most child-rearing experts agree sharing doesn’t come naturally to kids; that youngsters are not mature enough to grasp the concept, much less comprehend the joys connected with the selfless practice. 


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A Venetian Carnival, a Jelly Belly sculpture and gourmet chocolates! Oh my!

Candy Industry takes you into the French Pastry’s School For the Love of Chocolate event in Chicago, held Feb. 25.

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