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SunOpta manufactures and sells plant and fruit-based food and beverage products including plant-based beverages under Dream and West Life brands, oat-based creamers, ready-to-drink protein shakes, and broths. The comp...

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5/ 10Mixed

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Growth-stage manufacturing company with strong volume momentum but modest margins, transitioning via acquisition to stronger...

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Industry Plant-Based Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Food Contract Manufacturing
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: June 15, 2026
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SunOpta Inc. Overview

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SunOpta manufactures and sells plant and fruit-based food and beverage products including plant-based beverages under Dream and West Life brands, oat-based creamers, ready-to-drink protein shakes, and broths. The company provides customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands in beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks.

Strategic Profile

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SunOpta reported Q3 2025 revenues of $205.4M (up 16.8% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA rising 13.4% to $23.6M, cited 17% volume growth. The company agreed to be acquired by Refresco for $6.50 per share, with the transaction expected to close in Q2 2026.

Competitive Landscape

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SunOpta operates in the Consumer Defensive sector focusing on plant-based beverages and natural food products. Competes with broader plant-based beverage manufacturers and food producers including Oatly, Danone, and larger CPG conglomerates. Strategic acquisition by Refresco consolidates North American non-dairy beverage platform.

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SunOpta Inc. operates in Plant-Based Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Food Contract Manufacturing.

Key facts

Founded: 1973 · Headquarters: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, US · Revenue: $816-818M (FY2025 guidance)

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Plant-Based BeveragesOat-based plant beverage manufacturer→Plant-Based BeveragesMulti-category plant-based and dairy products→Beverage SolutionsContract beverage manufacturer and solutions provider→

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What does SunOpta Inc. do?+
SunOpta manufactures and sells plant and fruit-based food and beverage products including plant-based beverages under Dream and West Life brands, oat-based creamers, ready-to-drink protein shakes, and broths. The comp...
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SunOpta Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 5/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are SunOpta Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Plant-Based Beverages, Plant-Based Beverages, Beverage Solutions. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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