SunOpta

We had a fantastic launch event for SOWN's new Oat Cold Foaming Cream at a pop-up in NYC, right in time for National Coffee Day! ☕ SOWN stole the show with delicious sips, bringing that coffeehouse experience straight to the heart of the city. Huge thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, including Bachelor Nation’s Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt! Have you had the chance to try it yet? Let us know what you think! #FoamWithSOWN #NationalCoffeeDay #SOWNPlantBased #WholeFoodsMarket

Gene Kleindl brings his best all day, every day in Alexandria, Minnesota as a senior materials manager making sure our production lines are well-supplied and on-schedule. With an extensive knowledge of SunOpta’s entire extraction business, he’s a crucial team member with 35+ years of experience that benefits multiple plants and cross-functional partners. Your Heart & Sol recognition is much deserved, Gene! Congrats, and thank you for your passion and dedication. #SunOptaProud #Award #FuelingTheFutureOfFood #CareersInFood

A big congratulations to WANDA DVORSAK, our Senior Buyer, on 25 amazing years with SunOpta! From day one, Wanda jumped in to support our smaller team at the MN Street location. Her expertise in buying ingredients and supplies has been invaluable, and her careful management of resources has kept our overhead lean and our inventories efficient. Beyond her role in Alexandria, Wanda has also trained teams at other sites, sharing her knowledge and always being there when needed. Thank you, Wanda, for your dedication and leadership! 👏 #SunOptaStrong #25Years #Gratitude

A big ¡Muchas gracias! to Santi Strasser, President of General Mills' Hispanic/Latino employee resource group, The Familia Network, for speaking to our team during Hispanic Heritage Month!   Santi shared valuable insights on how Latino values not only shape our personal lives but also drive impactful business results. We explored the power of bringing your authentic self to work, leveraging diversity within teams, and how cultural values can create stronger connections and outcomes in the workplace.   Grateful for the inspiration and the reminder that diversity contributes to strength. #HispanicHeritageMonth #DiversityAndInclusion #AuthenticLeadership

Team spirit was in full swing at SunOpta’s fall family picnic! Employees from our headquarters enjoyed a fun-filled day with cotton candy, a dunk tank, delicious food and games. It was a great way to connect with colleagues and their families. #TeamSunOpta #FallFun #CompanyCulture

☕ NYC friends, mark your calendars! Join us on National Coffee Day this Sunday, 9/29 at The High Line Sundeck to experience our NEW SOWN Oat Cold Foaming Cream! This plant-based delight adds a perfectly sweet, dreamily creamy touch, making your favorite cold coffee beverages even more indulgent.   ✨ Reality TV stars Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt will be joining us for an exclusive event, where they’ll serve up a special Salted Caramel Cold Foam recipe from 10-11:30!  Come lounge with us, sip, and discover what makes this the perfect match for your cold coffee cravings. See you there! 🌿✨ #NationalCoffeeDay #SOWNPLANTBASED #FOAMWITHSOWN #CoffeeLovers #NYCEvents

Above and beyond is one of Heart & Sol Awards recipient’s proven approach. Director of Business Management, Megan Babb applies her finesse at business continuity from our HQ in Eden Prairie, always ready to lend a hand across the company. Recently, she jumped in when a colleague was on leave to advocate for SunOpta during contract negotiations and meet challenging product transitions. Thank you and congrats, Megan! #SunOptaProud #Award #FuelingTheFutureOfFood #CareersInFood

Teams from each of our Alexandria locations came together for a fundraising campaign in support of Panther High School in Parkers Prairie, MN. Thanks to their efforts, the proceeds will help fund Panther Booster projects, directly benefiting youth in our community—from early childhood programs all the way through high school. We're proud to support the next generation! #SunOptaProud #SchoolFundraiser #Alexandria

We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Dave Lemmon to the SunOpta Board of Directors! With over 25 years of expertise in business expansion and revenue growth, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic insight to our team.   In addition to joining the Board, Dave will serve on both the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. His extensive experience in developing and executing strategies that drive gross margins and revenue will be invaluable in guiding our future success.   Dave currently serves as the CEO of Hunter Amenities International Ltd., a top manufacturer and distributor of hotel amenities and accessories, and has an impressive history, including over 20 years at The J.M. Smucker Company, where he held key leadership roles, including President of Pet Food and Pet Snacks, President of US Away-From-Home, International and Canada, and General Manager of Canada. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Brock University in Ontario. And we would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Kathy Houde her 24 years of dedicated service. Her leadership and vision have left a lasting mark on SunOpta!  https://lnkd.in/gVknRsh8 #Leadership #BoardOfDirectors #BusinessGrowth #Governance #CorporateLeadership

We couldn’t be more excited to introduce our NEW SOWN Vanilla Oat Cold Foaming Cream, now available at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide! ☕ Enjoy the smooth, luscious vanilla-flavored cold foaming cream, perfect for cold brew and iced coffee, and recreating that barista-quality experience right at home. Big shoutout to Amanda Hill, Stephanie Perri, Alexys Collins, Heidi Teoh, Karin Schallmo, Malina Bedtke and Miranda Eckenrode for their dedication and hard work to bringing this product to life! And thanks to our teams at our Alexandria 3rd Avenue and Minnesota Street plant locations, who produce this wonderful local product! #SunOptaProud #SOWNAtHome #BaristaStyle #WholeFoodsFinds #OatLovers #VanillaColdFoam #coldbrew #FOAMWITHSOWN