SunOpta Announces Upcoming Director Departure
11/25/2022 - 07:30 AM
MINNEAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a U.S. -based global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based foods and beverages, today announced that Ken Kempf , a senior analyst at Engaged Capital, LLC (“Engaged Capital”), has informed SunOpta that he will resign from SunOpta’s Board of Directors (“Board”), effective December 30, 2022 , to focus on other business investments.
Mr. Kempf joined the Board in June 2020 and has provided valuable insight and assistance to the Company and its Board. Mr. Kempf also served as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee.
SunOpta’s Board Chair, Dean Hollis , said, "We thank Ken for his service to the Company and wish him success in his future endeavors. Engaged Capital has been an appreciated and committed investor for SunOpta and with its support for the past 6 years we have been able to position this business for a bright future."
Glenn Welling , founder and CIO of Engaged Capital , stated, “SunOpta has been a terrific investment for Engaged Capital . We are proud to have played a role in the Company’s evolution, including Ken’s participation as a member of the Board. We remain a significant shareholder and we are confident the business is well-positioned to continue to create shareholder value.”
About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a U.S. -based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago, SunOpta manufactures natural, organic and specialty products sold through retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN ™, Dream ™, West Life™ and Sunrise Growers™ For more information, visit www.sunopta.com , LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Reed Anderson
reed.anderson@icrinc.com
Source: SunOpta Inc.
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Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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Manufacturing
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Consumer Non-Durables, Food: Specialty/Candy, Manufacturing, Fruit and Vegetable Canning
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Canada
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Mississauga
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sunopta inc. is a leading global company that sources organic ingredients, develops innovative products for brand owners, and packages healthy and organic food. the company specializes in sourcing, processing and manufacturing organic and non-gmo food products, integrated from seed through packaged products, focused on strategic vertically integrated business models. with about 1,800 employees worldwide, sunopta works to bring healthy food from field to table. the company's three consumer packaged goods platforms (healthy fruit, healthy beverages and healthy snacks) are supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure. throughout its history sunopta has evolved to become a strong, vibrant organization with a robust commitment to organic, non-gmo and specialty foods and environmental responsibility. the company is focused on building a profitable and sustainable organic and non-gmo foods business for 2016 and beyond.
