Articles by Bernie Pacyniak

Machine of the Month: Caotech's re-engineering doubles line’s capacity

Wormerveer, Netherlands-based Caotech recently optimized its chocolate/compound batch processing equipment.

September 16, 2014

This system is specially designed for the weighing, mixing and batching of finely ground chocolate, coatings, compounds and bread spreads.

Vintage Confections: Hobby Turns Into Global Wholesale Business

Sisters find artisan lollipops are a favorite among Asian consumers, propelling Vintage Confections into exports.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 16, 2014

What once began as a hobby evolved into a full-blown international obsession.

Gum Base Trends: Delivering experiences, benefits will revive gum sales

Technological developments aimed at consumers and manufacturers promise renewed growth within the category.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 16, 2014

Recent statistics from Euromonitor International show a dropoff in global, as well as U.S. gum sales.

Hearthside Food Solutions: Customer-Centric: Bar None

In five short years, Hearthside Food Solutions has become the nation's largest contract manufacturer of bars thanks to a very focused approach to manufacturing excellence and customer service.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 16, 2014

"We don't own our own brands, we don't own formulas. All we own is our trust, and our fast and flexible manufacturing assets. We need to be on the cutting edge of innovation as well as remain flexible," says Dwayne Hughes, HFS's senior vice president of supply chain.

Learn to Grow

Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Ivory Coast

Partnership with Cargill to benefit 10,000 cocoa farmers as well as improve communities.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 10, 2014

The Hershey Co. has launched a new three-year program expanding its cocoa farmer training and community initiatives in Ivory Coast.

Bell’s senior flavorist to head up flavor chemists group

Cynthia Lipka named SFC president.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 10, 2014

As president, Lipka will lead the SFC and direct the initiatives for the year

Chocolate teapot

Chocolatier to the rescue: Nestlé proves you can make a chocolate teapot

British chocolate teapot idiom shattered by Nestlé’s John Costello.

Bernie Pacyniak

September 10, 2014

On a day when the world’s headlines weighs heavily on everyone’s shoulders, it’s good to know that chocolate can not only prove tasty, but incredibly inspirational.

Cocoa farmers

Hershey sponsors Ghana’s cocoa farmer of the year’s U.S. trip.

More farmers should have the chance to see where their chocolate is sold

Bernie Pacyniak

August 27, 2014

How often have we heard that so many cocoa farmers never get to taste the very “food of the gods” that they grow?

Machine Of The Month: Theegarten-Pactec’s MCC

Versatile wrapper debuts vienna-fruit fold capability

Bernie Pacyniak

August 21, 2014

This machine's versatility makes the unit attractive for confectionery producers that require machines handling a wide variety of wrapping styles.

Yolo Candy Co. relaunches Linda's Lollies brand

Former Topps executives pursue opportunities in gourmet lollipop category.

Bernie Pacyniak

August 20, 2014

By introducing new flavors, improving appearance and enhancing packaging, Yolo Candy Co. hopes to re-energize its Linda’s Lollies brand of lollipops.

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Articles by Bernie Pacyniak

Machine of the Month: Caotech's re-engineering doubles line’s capacity

Vintage Confections: Hobby Turns Into Global Wholesale Business

Gum Base Trends: Delivering experiences, benefits will revive gum sales

Hearthside Food Solutions: Customer-Centric: Bar None

Hershey expands its Learn to Grow program in Ivory Coast

Bell’s senior flavorist to head up flavor chemists group

Chocolatier to the rescue: Nestlé proves you can make a chocolate teapot

Hershey sponsors Ghana’s cocoa farmer of the year’s U.S. trip.

Machine Of The Month: Theegarten-Pactec’s MCC

Yolo Candy Co. relaunches Linda's Lollies brand

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