SunOpta

SunOpta is a Canadian company that designs, builds, owns, and operates biomass conversion equipment and facilities, developing processes for cellulosic ethanol, cellulosic butanol, xylitol, and related dietary fiber products for food, fuel, and biomass solutions. Founded in 1973 and based in Brampton, Ontario, the company also operates a consumer business focused on healthy plant-based foods and beverages. It manufactures natural and private-label products and markets proprietary brands such as SOWN, Dream, and West Life. Its plant-based offerings include oat, almond, soy, coconut, and rice milks and creamers, with options that are non-GMO, organic, gluten-free, and complemented by protein shakes, teas, broths, and fruit snacks. The company aims to combine renewable resource technologies with a diversified portfolio of sustainable food products.

Joseph Ennen

CEO and Board Member

3 past transactions

Dream

Acquisition in 2021
Dream provides plant-based offerings, including plant-based beverages, frozen desserts, yogurts, and chocolates. They are nutritious & loaded with flavor-so you’ll enjoy every sip & savor every bite.

Westsoy

Acquisition in 2021
WESTSOY Soymilk has been America’s brand of shelf-stable soymilk, offering non-dairy consumers a wide variety of delicious and nutritious lactose-free products. From the start, Westsoy has always been committed to nutrition and offering only the best quality soymilks and soy beverages in a wide variety using only organic soymilk.

Sunrise Growers

Acquisition in 2015
Sunrise Growers, Inc. is a company that specializes in the cultivation, processing, and distribution of fresh and frozen fruits and fruit products across the United States. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Placentia, California, the company provides a wide variety of fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and mangoes, alongside frozen fruit products and organic options. Sunrise Growers also offers custom and traditional fruit products, toppings, beverage bases, purees, and juice stocks. The company operates processing facilities in California, Kansas, Mexico, and Costa Rica, serving diverse markets including grocers, food service retailers, and food distributors. With a focus on quality, Sunrise Growers aims to deliver flavorful and nutritious options to its customers.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.