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Bernie Pacyniak

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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Top 10 feature stories

From PEZ to Hershey: A look back at 10 years of candy factory tours

Take a look at some of our favorite feature stories from the 2010’s!
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Bernie Pacyniak
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December 18, 2019
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Over the last 10 years, Candy Industry has covered countless confectionery manufacturers. And while each article resulting from those factory visits offered important insight into the industry, we found these 10 stories especially interesting.
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Murnane Cos.

Patrick Murnane of Murnane Cos. on a 'blue highway' to good works

Guided by faith and connection, Murnane and wife Mary Ellen dedicate time, support to Hope Ranch International.
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Bernie Pacyniak
August 14, 2018
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During a lunch with former Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak, Murnane revealed he was involved with Hope Ranch International.
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state of the candy industry

2018 State of the Industry: Opportunities abound in confectionery market driven by snacking, treating

Global confectionery markets continue to grow.
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Bernie Pacyniak
July 24, 2018
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In case you haven't noticed, there's a snacking revolution going on.
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Sweet Valley Organics

Mount Franklin adds organic, branded and functional products to its mix

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Bernie Pacyniak
July 11, 2018
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Known as a private-label and contract manufacturer of candies and nuts, Mount Franklin Foods has decided to complement its manufacturing capabilities and prowess with the introduction of its own brands.


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natural colors

Confectionery manufacturers continue to seek natural colors

Sourcing natural colorants remains a challenge.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 21, 2018
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Color has always been one of the confectionery industry's strongest weapons in its attracability arsenal.
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bean to bar Glacier Confections

Bean to bar to box: Husband-and-wife team parlay skills to mutually grow Glacier Confection, aspecialtybox.com

Bill Copeland and his wife, Cynthia, integrate respective businesses -- chocolates and gift boxes.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 20, 2018
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Cynthia Calvert-Copeland, the owner of aspecialtybox.com, remembers exactly when her husband, Bill, told her he wanted to switch careers and become a chocolatier.
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Katjes

Thanks for the memories

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak retires this month after 17 years with Candy Industry Magazine.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 20, 2018

Why is Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak going down this memory lane? Pacyniak, who served Candy Industry Magazine for 17 years, is retiring June 29.


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Pladis’ new ventures encompass healthier snacking product launches

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Bernie Pacyniak
June 13, 2018
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Though this marks only the second year pladis has exhibited at Sweets & Snacks Expo, it continues to aggressively build on its debut last year with a broad range of “new ventures,” says Brian Blanchard, managing director of pladis americas.


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Big-hearted works in Big Sky Country

Patrick Murnane of Murnane Cos. shows Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak efforts of Montana-based Hope Ranch International.
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Bernie Pacyniak
June 6, 2018

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak recently learned about the efforts of Hope Ranch International, a faith-based organization serving needy and impoverished families, while having lunch with Patrick Murnane of Murnane Cos. A visit to the Montana-based ranch quickly followed.


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Orange Vanilla Cream M&M's

Orange Vanilla Cream M&M’S

Mars Wrigley Confectionery, Hackettstown, N.J.
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Bernie Pacyniak
May 30, 2018
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M&M’S has introduced a new, summer flavor for fans to enjoy – Orange Vanilla Cream. Just launched April 30, they’re available for a limited time exclusively at Dollar General.


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August 11, 2021

2021 Candy State of the Industry

On Demand Confectionery industry experts weigh in on the state of the candy industry, which has gone through the most massive shift in recent memory after grappling with COVID-19. While confectionery as a whole proved to be “pandemic proof,” not every individual category fared so well. Experts will share the insights they’ve gleaned over the last year, while also offering predictions on what’s to come.

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