145 0 Kommentare SunOpta Enters Nutritional Beverage Category via Partnership with BellRing Brands - Seite 2

The Midlothian plant was designed with SunOpta’s sustainability objectives in mind and enabled to support customer sustainability goals. With plants in California, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and now Texas, SunOpta’s aseptic facilities create a competitively advantaged, ‘diamond-shaped’ national distribution network, helping to reduce more than 15 million freight miles annually and saving 59 million pounds of carbon emissions. In addition, the facility is equipped with an on-site water treatment facility, which can save up to approximately 20 million gallons of water per year. The plant is also run by an energy-efficient HVAC system that reduces energy consumption by 45%, LED lights and water heaters that reduce power usage by 95% and offices and labs constructed with at least 40% recyclable materials. The 285,000 square foot production facility has the capacity to expand to 400,000 square feet to increase production volumes, giving both companies room for future business growth.

“As a fast-growing company, we know that building strong relationships with like-minded suppliers is key to achieving both our business and sustainability objectives. Our Premier Protein shakes have been an incredible growth engine for BellRing and we’re excited to expand our production to SunOpta to help support this continued growth trajectory while incorporating strong sustainability practices into our manufacturing network,” said Darcy H. Davenport, President and CEO of BellRing.

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.

About BellRing Brands, Inc.

BellRing Brands, Inc. is a rapidly growing leader in the global convenient nutrition category offering ready-to-drink shake and powder protein products. Its primary brands, Premier Protein and Dymatize, appeal to a broad range of consumers and are distributed across a diverse network of channels including club, food, drug, mass, eCommerce, specialty and convenience. BellRing's commitment to consumers is to strive to make highly effective products that deliver best-in-class nutritionals and superior taste. For more information, visit www.bellring.com.