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Bernie Pacyniak

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A group of Australian researchers, led by Constantine Gasser, discover that candy consumption is not related to obesity.

Teachable moments, Part II

Editor-in-Chief Bernie Pacyniak responds to comments on column about candy- and tabloid-free checkout aisles.
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Bernie Pacyniak
January 18, 2017
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If you missed the column, which appeared in Sweet & Healthy Issue 1, it dealt with a mother’s proposal to create candy- and tabloid-free checkout aisles for parents who are shopping with their children.


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A group of Australian researchers, led by Constantine Gasser, discover that candy consumption is not related to obesity.

A teachable moment

Mother’s attempt to have grocer remove candy from the checkout aisle garners national attention, advice.
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Bernie Pacyniak
January 4, 2017
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As Judy Putnam, Lansing State Journal columnist put it, “If you have a kid, you know the moment.” Putnam was referring to the checkout drama that occurs when children tug at their parents’ sleeves and ask for candy, which is conveniently placed at eye level. 


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Is a sugar tax looming on the horizon?

Sugar sin taxes shouldn't be answer to budget woes.
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Bernie Pacyniak
December 14, 2016
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I do see two issues looming ahead, however, and those are sugar taxes and legalized marijuana, both of which have major implications for the confectionery industry. But let’s focus on something all confectioners should do well to monitor: sugar taxes.


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Boots on the ground

Barry Callebaut commits to eradicating child labor, lifting 500,000 farmers out of poverty.
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Bernie Pacyniak
November 26, 2016

It’s been a long journey to and from Cote d’Ivoire, known to some as the Ivory Coast. Having just completed the final leg of a four-day Barry Callebaut press tour featuring 10 journalists, I wanted to share my experiences and thoughts on an incredible journey.


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'Quo tendimus?': Where are we going?

New administration offers opportunity to review sugar policy.
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Bernie Pacyniak
November 23, 2016

I also believe, given the majority rule in the Congress and Senate by Republicans, that there’s an opportunity for the confectionery industry here, regardless of your political affiliation. If there’s ever a time to revamp our nation’s sugar policy, it’s now. 


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World Obesity Day

Child obesity and candy

Candy consumption not major factor in childhood obesity.
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Bernie Pacyniak
October 12, 2016
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Those of us who are in the confectionery business may feel a bit uneasy digesting child obesity figures, perhaps even feeling a little guilty. But let’s get one thing clear, eating candy in moderation doesn’t make you obese, particularly children. 


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Nutraceutical gummie manufacturers, traditional confectioners are not so different

Gummi vitamin, supplement sales continue to grow.
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Bernie Pacyniak
September 14, 2016
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I’m pretty sure Haribo founder Hans Riegel, Sr. didn’t have supplements and vitamins in mind when he invented the gummi bear in 1922. But in case you hadn’t noticed, more and more vitamins and supplements are now available in gummi form, be it a bear, a raspberry, fish or whatever.


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Peace by Chocolate: Syrian refugee rebuilds chocolate business after relocating to Canada

Isam Hadhad marries Syrian and Canadian flavors in new truffles matching his new life
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Bernie Pacyniak
August 24, 2016
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There are several positive things to look forward to with fall, such as the baseball playoffs, football season, the advent of crisp, cooler days, and increased chocolate consumption. And that leads me to a news report that was forwarded by one of my fellow BNP Media editors. It centers around a Syrian refugee who — upon getting permission to emigrate to Canada — was able to rekindle his chocolate business in Nova Scotia, albeit on a much smaller scale.

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Milestones & Millstones: A Look back at 2015 in the candy industry

Acquisitions, personnell changes, deaths and debuts mark the year.
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Bernie Pacyniak
January 4, 2016
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As I reviewed the headlines from the year’s past issues, there were plenty of comings and goings, spurred by acquisitions, personnel changes, departures, deaths and debuts.
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Post-election reflections

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Bernie Pacyniak
November 5, 2014
“The people have spoken, but it will take a while to determine exactly what they said.”
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