Ms. Claudine Galloway reports

SUNOPTA ANNOUNCES SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSED ACQUISITION BY REFRESCO

SunOpta Inc.'s shareholders have approved the proposed acquisition of the company by an affiliate of Refresco Holding B.V. for $6.50 (U.S.) per share in cash pursuant to the previously announced plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act at the company's special meeting of shareholders held on April 16, 2026.

The arrangement was approved by 98.06 per cent of the votes cast at the special meeting, and a non-binding, advisory executive compensation proposal was approved by 82.45 per cent of the votes cast at the special meeting. Additional information about the special meeting and voting results will be filed under SunOpta's SEDAR+ profile and on EDGAR on a current report on Form 8-K.

The closing of the arrangement is subject to remaining regulatory clearance or approval, approval by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions. The hearing for the final order to approve the arrangement before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice is scheduled to be held on April 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

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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