SunOpta subsidiary closes acquisition of Edner

SunOpta Inc. ("SunOpta" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary SunOpta Fruit Group Inc. ("SunOpta Fruit Group") has completed the previously announced acquisition of the assets and business of Edner of Nevada, Inc. ("Edner").

Edner produces a wide variety of nutritious portable foods such as nutrition bars and grains and fruit based snack bars serving the fast growing wholesome and convenient healthy snacks category from its 104,000 square foot facility, located in Carson City, Nevada. The completion of the acquisition of Edner will enable SunOpta to extend the breadth of its healthy snack offerings via the introduction of innovative new products utilizing the capabilities that exist within Edner. 

Steve Bromley, President and Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta Inc. commented, "We are pleased to have closed this acquisition as it expands our capabilities in the rapidly growing healthy convenience category. We look forward to working with the Edner team and welcome them to SunOpta."

SOURCE SunOpta Inc.