SunOpta welcomes Diego Reynoso to its Board of Directors

– CANADA, Brampton –  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, today announced the appointment of Diego Reynoso to its Board of Directors, bringing more than 25 years of experience in finance and operations in the food and spirits industry.

“We are delighted to welcome Diego to our Board of Directors. His extensive finance and operational experience in the food and spirits industry, combined with his passion for sustainability and innovation, make him an excellent addition to our Board. We are confident that his insights and guidance will be invaluable as we continue to execute on our growth strategy and position SunOpta as a leader in sustainable plant-based foods and beverages,” said Board Chair, Dean Hollis.

Mr. Reynoso will join the Audit Committee.

About Diego Reynoso

Diego Reynoso currently serves as CFO of the Prepared Foods division of Tyson Foods. Before joining Tyson Foods, Mr. Reynoso led the $5 billion beer division at Constellation Brands as Senior Vice President and CFO of the division from 2017-2021. In this role, he led a team of 120 people located in the United States and Mexico and was responsible for transforming the Constellation finance team from a legacy beer distributor into a consumer products company. Before Constellation Brands, Mr. Reynoso held various senior finance, tax, treasury, and operations roles over 12 years at Beam Suntory Inc.

“I am excited to join the Board of Directors at SunOpta,” said Mr. Reynoso. “The Company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, and its leadership position in the plant-based foods and beverages space make it a compelling investment opportunity. I look forward to working with the Board and management team to drive long-term value for all stakeholders.”

Mr. Reynoso holds an MBA from the Instituto Panamericano de Alta Dirección and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de México.

About SunOpta Inc.

SunOpta 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 food service channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer of leading natural and private label brands and also proudly produces its brands, including SOWN, Dream, West Life, and Sunrise Growers.

For more information: https://www.sunopta.com/

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