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

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SunOpta Inc. (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY), a U.S.-based global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable, plant-based 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 25, 2023 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 Against	% Against
Dr. Albert Bolles	84,302,597	98.48%	1,275,675	1.49%
Joseph Ennen	85,127,053	99.44%	454,388	0.53%
Rebecca Fisher	83,517,485	97.56%	2,062,458	2.41%
Dean Hollis	83,654,413	97.72%	1,831,873	2.14%
Katrina Houde	80,233,107	93.72%	5,275,684	6.16%
Leslie Starr Keating	84,281,763	98.45%	1,297,885	1.52%
Diego Reynoso	85,349,417	99.70%	229,811	0.27%
Mahes Wickramasinghe	84,691,529	98.93%	802,928	0.94%

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, LinkedIn and Twitter.