Wednesday 27. August 2008
SunOpta Expands Global Organic Supply Capabilities and Acquires Pure Nature Organics Brand
SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) today announced that SunOpta Global Organic Ingredients (SGOI), a division of the SunOpta Fruit Group, has entered into a series of agreements to expand its global organic supply capabilities, primarily in Central America, as well as expand its supply of private label and branded frozen food products to its growing customer base. As per the terms of these agreements, SGOI has acquired a number of existing supplier and customer relationships, and the rights to the Pure Nature Organics(tm) frozen fruit and vegetable registered trademark, and has entered into an ongoing brokerage and consulting services agreement.