SunOpta

#6435

Rank

$689.97M

Marketcap

Canada

Country

Leadership team

Mr. Joseph D. Ennen (CEO & Director)

Mr. Scott E. Huckins (Chief Financial Officer)

Ms. Jill Barnett (Gen. Counsel, Chief Admin. Officer & Corp. Sec.)

Products/ Services

Biotechnology, Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Web Design

Number of Employees

1,000 - 20,000

Headquarters

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Established

1973

Company Registration

SEC CIK number: 0000351834

Revenue

500M - 1B

Traded as

STKL

Social Media

URL

https://www.sunopta.com

Overview

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Recognition and Award

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Summary

SunOpta Inc. manufactures and sells plant-based and fruit-based food and beverage products to retail customers, foodservice distributors, branded food companies, and food manufacturers worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Plant-Based Foods and Beverages, and Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages. The Plant-Based Foods and Beverages segment provides plant-based beverages, and liquid and dry ingredients that utilizes almond, soy, coconut, oat, hemp, and other bases, as well as broths, teas, and nutritional beverages. This segment also packages dry- and oil-roasted in-shell sunflower and sunflower kernels; and processes and sells raw sunflower inshell and kernel for food and feed applications. The Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages segment offers individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, mangos, pineapples, blends, and other berries for retail; and IQF and bulk frozen fruits, including purées, toppings, and smoothies for foodservice, and custom fruit preparations for industrial use. This segment also provides fruit snacks comprising bars, twists, ropes, and bite-sized products. The company was formerly known as Stake Technology Ltd. and changed its name to SunOpta Inc. in October 2003. SunOpta Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

History

SunOpta was founded in 1973 by Stephen Blewett and his family in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It began as a small health food store and eventually grew into a leading organic and non-GMO food supplier. SunOpta has since become one of the world’s largest and most respected suppliers of organic, non-GMO and specialty food products.

Mission

At SunOpta we passionately pursue excellence in the sourcing, preparation and delivery of our products. We are focused on creating value with meaningful partnerships, innovative products and as a responsible participant in our global community.

Vision

At SunOpta we believe that organic, non-GMO and specialty foods can make a positive contribution to the world. We are dedicated to being the leader in the industry by bringing superior quality and nutrition to everyone we serve.

Key Team

Mr. Christopher Whitehair (Sr. VP of Supply Chain)

Mr. Michael Buick (Sr. VP and GM of Plant-Based Food & Beverage)

Mr. Rob Duchscher (Chief Information Officer)

Mr. David Largey (Sr. VP & Chief Quality Officer)

Mr. Chad Hagen (Sr. VP of Sales)

Mr. Barend Reijn (Sr. VP of Global Sourcing)

Recognition and Awards

SunOpta has earned numerous awards in the organic and non-GMO food industry. These awards include Sustainable Food Company of the Year from the Sustainable Business Network of New York, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Sustainability Achievement Award, and the Organic Trade Association’s Organic Leadership Award.