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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Sustainable cocoa… that is the future

Bloomer, Cargill talk about hitting the 2020 goal, making cocoa farming profitable, and combating child labor
Bernie Pacyniak
August 28, 2013
According to most projections, about 60 percent of all cocoa grown in 2020 will need to be certified. That’s equals to about 2 million more tons. How does one go about doing that, one asks?
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Championing almonds in Chicago

Two local confectionery giants demonstrate their creativity in using this familiar nut.
Bernie Pacyniak
July 17, 2013
We then were treated to a Vosges Barcelona bar, which included Fleur de Sel grey sea salt and hickory smoked almonds in 45 percent milk chocolate. To enhance the experience, a wonderful merlot and a triple cream cheese accompanied the Barcelona bar. Chulo!
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ADM launches deZaan Gourmet chocolate line

More than 22 premium chocolate products to debut in the United States.
Bernie Pacyniak
July 10, 2013
The exclusive range, which “combines legacy and modernity and inspires artisan chefs and craftsmen,” features 22 individual products, including dark and milk couvertures, white chocolate, cocoa powders, cocoa butter, compound coatings made with non-hydrogenated fats and service products.
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