Post by Mr. Clean on Mar 8, 2009 20:44:23 GMT -5
Driven by our commitment to the health and well-being of our customers, communities and the environment, SunOpta operates three high growth, ethical business segments.
The largest operating group, the SunOpta Food Group, represents over 90% of annual revenues and specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed to packaged products:
The SunOpta Grains and Foods Group specializes in bringing identity preserved, non-GMO and organic soybeans, sunflower and corn products to market utilizing vertically integrated business models. The Group also markets a number of value-added soymilk concentrates, powders and ingredients, aseptic and ESL soy and rice beverages and grain snacks.
The SunOpta Ingredients Group focuses on the technical processing and contract manufacturing of value-added food ingredients such as oat fibers, stabilized brans, germs and natural preservatives.
The SunOpta Fruit Group is focused on the global sourcing and processing of a diverse range of organic and natural fruits, fruit ingredients and packaged products for industrial, food service and private label retail customers.
The SunOpta Distribution Group is Canada's largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods, as well as natural health products (vitamins, supplements, health and beauty aids).
Opta Minerals Inc. (TSX: OPM – 66.7% owned by SunOpta) represents approximately 9% of annual revenues and is focused on processing and recycling of environmentally friendly industrial minerals.
SunOpta BioProcess Inc. represents approximately 1% of revenue and engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the pulp, bio-fuel and food processing industries.
The largest operating group, the SunOpta Food Group, represents over 90% of annual revenues and specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed to packaged products:
The SunOpta Grains and Foods Group specializes in bringing identity preserved, non-GMO and organic soybeans, sunflower and corn products to market utilizing vertically integrated business models. The Group also markets a number of value-added soymilk concentrates, powders and ingredients, aseptic and ESL soy and rice beverages and grain snacks.
The SunOpta Ingredients Group focuses on the technical processing and contract manufacturing of value-added food ingredients such as oat fibers, stabilized brans, germs and natural preservatives.
The SunOpta Fruit Group is focused on the global sourcing and processing of a diverse range of organic and natural fruits, fruit ingredients and packaged products for industrial, food service and private label retail customers.
The SunOpta Distribution Group is Canada's largest distributor of natural, organic and specialty foods, as well as natural health products (vitamins, supplements, health and beauty aids).
Opta Minerals Inc. (TSX: OPM – 66.7% owned by SunOpta) represents approximately 9% of annual revenues and is focused on processing and recycling of environmentally friendly industrial minerals.
SunOpta BioProcess Inc. represents approximately 1% of revenue and engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the pulp, bio-fuel and food processing industries.