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

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a leading healthy food and beverage company focused on plant-based foods and beverages and fruit-based foods and beverages, 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 26, 2022 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
Dr. Albert Bolles	44,979,123	69.58%	19,597,224	30.32%
Joseph Ennen	62,916,769	97.33%	1,238,128	1.92%
Rebecca Fisher	62,722,128	97.03%	1,882,628	2.91%
R. Dean Hollis	61,822,910	95.64%	2,794,968	4.32%
Katrina Houde	62,446,597	96.60%	1,938,639	3.00%
Leslie Starr Keating	62,759,254	97.09%	1,858,832	2.88%
Kenneth Kempf	63,288,192	97.91%	1,330,683	2.06%
Mahes Wickramasinghe	63,804,740	98.70%	350,546	0.54%

About SunOpta Inc.

SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a U.S.-based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based and fruit-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago, SunOpta manufactures natural, organic and specialty products sold through retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, West Life and Sunrise Growers. For more information, visit www.sunopta.com and LinkedIn.