Heart & Sol Awards recipient Topher (Christopher Liao) is all about customer centricity and problem-solving. Based in Eden Prairie, MN, Topher leads our process authority team as part of food safety and quality. His critical thinking skills in data analysis and root cause discovery drive effective, robust, and practical solutions across our facilities. Thank you and congrats, Topher! #SunOptaProud #Award #CareersInFood #FuelingTheFutureOfFood
SunOpta
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 19,600 followers
Fueling the future of food
About us
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on helping make the planet and its people healthier through plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products, SunOpta has a primary focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. Throughout its history SunOpta has evolved to become a strong, vibrant organization with a robust commitment to organic, non-GMO and specialty foods and environmental responsibility. SunOpta's Mission: To deliver organic, healthy, and sustainable food solutions that improve lives. To maintain purity of our products and be the market leader in organic integrity. To be the leader in our fast-moving industry, with better execution than our competitors. To develop and retain great employees – great companies are made of great people.
- Website
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http://www.sunopta.com
External link for SunOpta
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Organic Sourcing, IQF Production, Aseptic Manufacturing
Locations
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Primary
7078 Shady Oak Rd
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, US
Employees at SunOpta
Updates
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Our SunOpta HQ team recently rolled up our sleeves to volunteer with the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, helping clean and sort pumpkins and squash for sale and seasonal display. 🎃 It was a fantastic day of teamwork and giving back to our local community, all while embracing the beauty of fall. At SunOpta, we believe in making a positive impact both through our sustainable products and our dedication to supporting the communities where we live and work. Thank you to the Arboretum for the opportunity to contribute! #SunOptaCares #CommunityImpact #Teamwork #FallVolunteering #MinnesotaLandscapeArboretum
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Celebrating 20 years of dedication! 🎉 Congratulations to Eric Volker on reaching this incredible milestone as a Food Safety and Quality Technician II at our Alexandria, Minnesota location. Eric’s favorite part of his journey at SunOpta has always been the great people he gets to work with every day. Thank you, Eric, for your commitment and contributions to fueling the future of food. Here's to many more years of success! #Anniversary #FoodSafety #QualityAssurance #SunOptaProud
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We are grateful for the dedicated North American farmers who work tirelessly to grow the oats for the products we produce for our customers, as well as our SOWN and Dream brands. Your commitment delivers organic and sustainable food solutions to some of the most respected brands in the industry. We’re proud to partner with you! #Oats #Oatmilk #OatCreamer #PlantBased #SOWN #Dream #Partnership #FoodIndustry
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Senior Procurement Manager Karen Juntunen is a standout Heart & Sol Awards recipient. As part of a recent packaging category RFP, her creative approach to collaboration across departments led to big savings and better efficiencies. Great work, Karen! The SunOpta team appreciates your dedication and problem-solving skills for smoother, productive customer interactions. #SunOptaProud #Award #CareersInFood #FuelingTheFutureOfFood
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🌍 Today on World Food Day, we reflect on the importance of nourishing communities and ensuring everyone has access to sustainable food. 🌱 At SunOpta, we're proud to have contributed to this mission by donating 3.4 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 2.8 million meals – to Feeding America last year. Every meal matters, and together, we can make a difference in the fight against hunger. Let’s continue working toward a future where food is accessible to all. #WorldFoodDay #SunOptaCares #Sustainability #ZeroHunger #FeedingAmerica
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At our plant in Niagara, Ontario, we recognized September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honor the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Survivors, their families, and communities. This day served as a reminder of the lasting impacts of residential schools and our responsibility in the reconciliation process. We also marked Orange Shirt Day, a movement to promote the message that Every Child Matters. The orange shirt symbolized the stripping away of culture and freedom experienced by Indigenous children. As we reflect on these significant commemorations, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Canadian colleagues. Wishing you all a restful and meaningful Thanksgiving. #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters #Thanksgiving #IndigenousPeoplesDay
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We’re thrilled to announce that our Dream Oatmilk Barista will expand to an additional 6,700 stores across North America in January 2025, through a partnership with a large coffee chain! This expansion significantly boosts the distribution of SunOpta Dream Oatmilk Barista, leveraging the oat extraction capacity from our Modesto, CA investment announced in June 2024 and maximizing our manufacturing facility in Midlothian, TX. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/g5RHfE4C Investing.com states, “The expansion is significant for two key reasons, according to the investment firm. First, it confirms the effectiveness of the business development pipeline that SunOpta's management has emphasized, which has been a major factor in the company's first half of 2024 performance. Second, the increased distribution is expected to bolster confidence for fiscal year 2025, as the benefits of the expanded reach begin to materialize.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g-r3E9YM Brian Kocher
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For 18 years, Jessica Rankl has been an instrumental member of the SunOpta Food Safety and Quality team. This Alexandria-based FSQ Manager and Heart & Sol Awards recipient goes the extra mile at business-critical tasks, both inside and outside her normal day-to-day. She makes sure SunOpta teams are prepared for on-site customer audits and handles testing/ documentation with speed, dedication and problem-solving. Thank you, Jessica! #SunOptaProud #Award #CareersInFood #FuelingTheFutureOfFood
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We had a fantastic launch event for SOWN's new Oat Cold Foaming Cream at a pop-up in NYC, right in time for National Coffee Day! ☕ SOWN stole the show with delicious sips, bringing that coffeehouse experience straight to the heart of the city. Huge thanks to everyone who celebrated with us, including Bachelor Nation’s Joe Amabile and Serena Pitt! Have you had the chance to try it yet? Let us know what you think! #FoamWithSOWN #NationalCoffeeDay #SOWNPlantBased #WholeFoodsMarket