TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
SunOpta Inc. (NASDAQ:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused
on organic, non-genetically modified (non-GMO) and specialty foods, has
ranked among Corporate Knights Future 40 Responsible Corporate
Leaders in Canada for the third year in a row.
The Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders ranking recognizes Canadian
companies with revenues under CAN$2-billion that have made
sustainability and related disclosures a priority. SunOpta has been
featured in Corporate Knights Future 40 ranking since the
magazine began calculating the ranking in 2014.
"SunOpta's purpose is to responsibly bring healthy food from field to
table, and we're pleased our commitment to making sustainable and
socially conscious business decisions has been recognized for the third
year in a row," said SunOpta President and Chief Executive Officer Rik
Jacobs. "As a leader in healthy, organic and non-GMO foods, continuously
improving our social, environmental and financial sustainability is an
important goal for us."
Sustainability is integral to SunOpta's business. The company's
sustainability approach is built on five platforms that are integrated
into its overall business strategy. These platforms address each
dimension of sustainability in a way that works best for SunOpta and
guides its efforts towards becoming an increasingly sustainable
organization. Each year SunOpta publishes its Corporate Sustainability
Report to update all stakeholders on the progress it is making toward
achieving its longer-term sustainability goals.
About SunOpta
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic,
non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. SunOpta
specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and
non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products;
with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models.
SunOpta's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added
grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a
global sourcing and supply infrastructure.
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SunOpta Inc.
Public Relations
Rob Litt, 952-893-7863
Director
Global Communications
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Source: SunOpta Inc.
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