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New Ownership for Sunrich

Published October 19, 2022

A private investment firm, Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, has acquired the Sunrich sunflower and roasted snack division of SunOpta. Sunrich General Manager Kent Johnson will become the new CEO. The company is based in Crookston.

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Sunflowers Fit Well in the Current Planting Scenario

Published June 13, 2022

SunOpta Manager Tim Petry says northwest Minnesota will see an increase in sunflower acres this year. There are a few growers who haven’t planted sunflowers in a few years showing interest. "With the success of last year's crop and an…

SunOpta 1Q Revenues Improve

Published May 17, 2022

SunOpta is reporting first quarter revenues of $240 million, an increase of 16 percent from one year ago. Proceeds from the plant-based division increased more than 13 percent year-over-year. The growth was driven largely by SunOpta’s oat-based offerings.

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Financials Hurt by Labor Shortages and Commodity Prices

Published November 14, 2021

SunOpta finished the third quarter with a loss of $3.8 million. That compares to a loss of $2.8 million in the same period last year. Sales of oat-based and other plant-based beverages were strong, but the cost of raw materials…

SunOpta Hires New CEO

Published April 9, 2019

Joseph Ennen is the new chief executive officer of SunOpta. Ennen has more than 30 years of food and beverage experience, mostly recently as CEO of Columbus Foods. He succeeds Katrina Houde, who was serving as interim CEO.

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Ennen Takes Over Leadership at SunOpta

Published April 2, 2019

SunOpta has named Joseph Ennen as its new CEO. Ennen has more than 30 years of experience in the food and beverage business, including senior management positions at Columbus Manufacturing, Safeway, Pepsico/Frito Lay, ConAgra Foods, Kellogg’s and General Mills.

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SunOpta/Pipeline Foods Deal Valued at $66.5 Million

Published February 25, 2019

SunOpta has sold its specialty and organic soybean and corn business to Minneapolis-based Pipeline Foods. This deal is worth $66.5 million. This transaction includes five SunOpta facilities in Minnesota; Moorhead, Hope, Blooming Prairie and Ellendale and one in Cresco, Iowa.…

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New Ownership for Sunrich

Sunflowers Fit Well in the Current Planting Scenario

SunOpta 1Q Revenues Improve

Financials Hurt by Labor Shortages and Commodity Prices

SunOpta Hires New CEO

Ennen Takes Over Leadership at SunOpta

SunOpta/Pipeline Foods Deal Valued at $66.5 Million

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