Description

SunOpta Inc. is a global producer and supplier of plant-based and fruit-based food and beverage items. Its diverse customer base includes retailers, foodservice providers, established food brands, and food manufacturers worldwide. The company operates through two main divisions. The Plant-Based Foods and Beverages segment focuses on a range of plant-derived drinks and both liquid and dry ingredients. These utilize bases such as almond, soy, coconut, oat, and hemp, alongside other plant sources. This division also offers broths, teas, and various nutritional beverages. Furthermore, it handles the packaging of dry-roasted and oil-roasted in-shell sunflower and sunflower kernels, as well as processing raw sunflower kernels and in-shell for both human consumption and animal feed. The Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages segment specializes in individually quick frozen (IQF) fruits like strawberries, blueberries, mangos, pineapples, and various berry blends, primarily for retail markets. It also supplies IQF and bulk frozen fruits, including purées, toppings, and smoothies, to the foodservice industry, along with bespoke fruit preparations for industrial applications. This segment additionally produces a variety of fruit snacks, such as bars, twists, ropes, and bite-sized options. SunOpta Inc., founded in 1973, was previously known as Stake Technology Ltd. until its rebranding in October 2003. The company's headquarters are situated in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.