Ms. Claudine Galloway reports

SUNOPTA ANNOUNCES EARLY TERMINATION OF HART-SCOTT-RODINO ACT WAITING PERIOD RELATED TO PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY REFRESCO

SunOpta Inc. has noted the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR act) in connection with the proposed acquisition of the company by an affiliate of Refresco Holding BV for $6.50 (U.S.) per share in cash.

The early termination of the waiting period under the HSR act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the arrangement. The closing of the arrangement is subject to remaining regulatory clearance or approval, approval by SunOpta's shareholders and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.

About SunOpta Inc.

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers and food-service providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, food-service and e-commerce channels across North America.

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