Belgium based ingredient manufacturer Puratos announced the acquisition of the Canadian chocolate manufacturer Foley´s chocolate. For Puratos it is the biggest acquisition until now. The company wants to increase their market share and production capabilities in the North American sector. Foley´s is a producer of real chocolate and compound. “We’re all enormously proud and excited today,” comments Pierre Tossut, CEO at Puratos. “Foley’s is an excellent fit with Puratos’s innovation strategy and I have no doubt this acquisition will transform our Canadian chocolate business. Our mission is to help our customers to be even more successful with their business, providing them the best tasting, sustainable chocolate.”