Sugar Foods Appoints Andrea Brule as President and CEO
Sugar Foods, a top producer of crunchy toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients, pizza toppings, and other popular products for foodservice, grocery, retail, and restaurant brands, has announced the appointment of Andrea Brule as President and Chief Executive Officer. Brule, who has been with Sugar Foods since 2004 and currently serves as President, succeeds Marty Wilson, who is retiring but will remain as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition.
“I am deeply honored to be the fourth CEO in Sugar Foods’ 80-year history and am grateful to Marty for his invaluable mentorship,” said Brule. “Sugar Foods has always been close to my heart, and I am excited to continue collaborating with our leadership team to strengthen our customer relationships, enhance our product offerings, and drive sustainable growth.”
During her 20-year tenure with Sugar Foods, Brule has been pivotal in shaping and executing strategies across various sales channels, product categories, marketing, pricing, and R&D. As President, she has played a key role in expanding Sugar Foods’ product portfolio, fostering customer-focused innovations, and driving both organic and acquisition-based growth.
“Andrea is an exceptionally talented executive, and I am confident she is the ideal leader for Sugar Foods’ next phase of growth and expansion,” said Wilson. “Her contributions have been invaluable, and I am excited about the future with Andrea at the helm.”
“Andrea is an outstanding leader with a clear strategic vision, strong values, and proven operational expertise,” added Chris Trick, Investment Partner at Pritzker Private Capital. “We congratulate her on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Sugar Foods as we support the company’s growth.”
About Sugar Foods
Founded in New York City in 1948, Sugar Foods is a global food products company serving various market segments including foodservice, retail, specialty, and quick-service outlets. Its brands include Fresh Gourmet, Mrs. Cubbison, and N’Joy, as well as private label and licensed products. Sugar Foods is renowned for producing a wide range of beloved products, including crunchy toppings, croutons, beverage ingredients, and pizza toppings. With over 1,400 employees, the company operates five manufacturing and distribution facilities across the United States and Mexico and has received numerous awards for product innovation, operational excellence, and customer service. For more information, visit sugarfoods.com.
About Pritzker Private Capital
Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies in North America, focusing on manufactured products and services sectors. The firm’s long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, flexible transaction structures, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital is committed to building businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. The firm is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
