Articles by Bernie Pacyniak

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Pack Expo: Center for Trends & Technology focuses on solutions

Educational exhibit makes Chicago debut at PACK EXPO International.

October 17, 2014

Building on its success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas last year, the CTT-Improving Production through Innovation program is making its PACK EXPO International debut.

Childhood Dreams Evolve Into ‘Duchess Of Chocolate’ Title

After raising a family of four, chocolatier pursues life’s work and eventually opens retail business.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 17, 2014

For Dorinda Vance, it started early on in life. As a 12 year-old girl, she learned to make craveinducing, chocolate-covered cherries.

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Machine Of The Month: Batch roaster addresses smaller scale ‘bean-to-bar’ needs

The JAF Inox batch roaster, suitable for roasting beans and nibs, provides the perfect solution for small chocolate production lines.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 17, 2014

After the successful acquisition and integration of Thouet GmbH last year into the group, Niederlande, Netherlandsbased Royal Duyvis Wiener added another new member this year — JAF Inox located in Tambau, Brazil.

Report

Midsized businesses still struggling with change

ADP’s Midsized Business Owners study documents concerns.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 15, 2014

On a day when the stock market drops more than 460 points, I’m here to hold your hand and to let you know that “All will be well.” At least all of us Baby Boomers with retirement savings tied into 401(k) plans certainly hope so.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM to acquire Harry & David for $142.5 million

Deal will create a multi-occasion, omni-channel gift retailer with more than $1 billion in sales.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 9, 2014

The $142.5-million cash acquisition includes Harry & David's brands and websites as well as its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities and orchards.

AACT Conference

Iron Confectioner a fitting finale to AACT conference

No ‘slipups’ for GNT team as they outduel Tate & Lyle in fun but frenetic candy competition.

Bernie Pacyniak

October 1, 2014

Unlike that classic and ever-reoccurring novelty song “Yes! We have no bananas,” the American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT)’s seventh annual Iron Confectioner competition did. And then some.

Ebola epidemic could disrupt cocoa crop harvest

Concerns grow as Ebola-infected areas in Liberia adjoin Ivory Coast’s penetrable western border.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 24, 2014

If weather and diseases concerns weren’t enough for the upcoming cocoa bean harvest in the Ivory Coast, then the Ebola epidemic surely provides a real what-if fear — one that’s sending the price of cocoa beans soaring.

Michael Allured receives AACT’s Stroud Jordan award

Manufacturing Confectioner Publisher and Editor-in-Chief honored during conference

Bernie Pacyniak

September 24, 2014

Since joining the family business in 1986, Allured has been actively involved in the confectionery industry.

Wine & Chocolate: Pairing Guittard chocolates with fine wines.

Join us on our journey and enjoy some truly wonderful single-origin chocolates and equally fine wines.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 17, 2014

When Etienne Guittard left his home in Tournus, France for California, he -like so many others - had gold fever.

How supposedly good intentions almost killed a chocolate company

Ritter Sport wins critical labeling battle in Munich Supreme Court

Bernie Pacyniak

September 17, 2014

Recently, the company has been in a litigious court case involving its natural flavoring description on the label of its Whole Hazelnut Chocolate bar.

Opopop aims to heat up microwave popcorn category

Hershey showcases its new strategies at Sweets & Snacks Expo

Hershey showcases new strategies, candy

Hard candy evolves beyond traditional sweetness

Events

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Breaking the Mold: Fresh Perspectives on Modern Bakery Packaging Solutions

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Better Bread: Smarter Formulation

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Natural Food Flavors and Colorants, 2nd Edition

Although many foods are appealing, and even perceived as natural, in spite of containing synthetic additives, consumer increasingly prefer food products which are fully natural.

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