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Andy Brimacombe Puratos Exec

Puratos Names Andy Brimacombe President of North American Markets

Brimacombe to succeed Paul Bakus in 2026, advancing the company’s strategy for innovation, growth and sustainability across the US, Canada and Mexico
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 4, 2025

Brimacombe currently serves as president of Puratos USA, where he has overseen a dynamic period of transformation and growth since his appointment in 2018.


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Premium Chocolate Trends

Premium chocolate sales growth spurs candy industry, outpaces growth of everyday chocolate
September 29, 2016
For many, premium chocolate is an accessible luxury—one that allows them to indulge a little without breaking the bank.
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Jelly Belly offers organic, non-GMO jelly beans

Sweet Snack Trends

New products keep chocolates, sugar confections and gum in the snacking spotlight
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
April 11, 2016

The latest global and market trends in the sweet snack category, with a particular look at chocolate, sugar confections and gum.


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The World's Growing Taste for Cocoa

Cocoa demand has been on the rise in Brazil, Eastern Europe and India
September 30, 2015
Consumers around the world have developed an increasing taste for chocolate.
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U.S. Chocolate Market to Hit $25 billion in 2019

Chocolate confectionery sales grew 24% over a five year period from 2009 to 2014 to reach $21 billion in the United States
April 7, 2015
More than half (53%) of US consumers eat chocolate once a week or more. Among chocolate eaters, nearly three quarters (72%) consume the confectionery as a treat.
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TechSci Research: UAE Chocolate Market to Exhibit Sharp Growth

Country emerging as lucrative market for international chocolate companies
September 11, 2014
According to a recently published report by TechSci Research "UAE Chocolate Market Opportunities & Forecast 2019", the UAE chocolate market is projected to register a CAGR of around 6.09% during 2014-19, in revenue terms.
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