SunOpta Inc. Announces Results of Vote for the Election of Directors

TORONTO--()--SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified and specialty foods, announced today that the individuals listed below were elected as directors of SunOpta Inc. at its annual and special meeting of shareholders held on May 10, 2016 to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are appointed. The detailed results of the vote are as follows:

                         
Name of Nominee     Votes in Favor     % in Favor     Votes Withheld     % Withheld

Jay Amato

    49,542,237     96.80     1,637,270     3.19

Margaret Shan Atkins

41,038,230 80.18 10,141,277 19.81

Michael Detlefsen

50,152,349 97.99 1,027,158 2.00

Douglas Greene

49,632,873 96.97 1,546,634 3.02

Katrina Houde

41,566,470 81.21 9,613,037 18.78

Hendrik Jacobs

50,155,898 97.99 1,023,609 2.00

Alan Murray

    40,807,975     79.73     10,371,532     20.26
 

About SunOpta Inc.
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company focused on organic, non-genetically modified ("non-GMO") and specialty foods. SunOpta specializes in the sourcing, processing and packaging of organic and non-GMO food products, integrated from seed through packaged products; with a focus on strategic vertically integrated business models. SunOpta's organic and non-GMO food operations revolve around value-added grain, seed, fruit and vegetable based product offerings, supported by a global sourcing and supply infrastructure.

Contacts

SunOpta Inc.
Rob Litt, 952-893-7863
Director Global Communications
Rob.litt@sunopta.com

Contacts

SunOpta Inc.
Rob Litt, 952-893-7863
Director Global Communications
Rob.litt@sunopta.com