SunOpta posts 16.8% revenue growth in Q3 2025 

USA – SunOpta Inc., a global leader in natural and organic food, ingredient sourcing, and specialty food products, recorded a 16.8% revenue growth to US$205.4 million for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.  

The growth was driven by higher sales volumes and strong category demand across its product portfolio. 

According to the company, unfavorable pricing effects from lower pass-through pricing related to raw material cost savings were largely offset by incremental tariff-related pricing adjustments. 

Gross profit rose by 11.4% to US$25.5 million, compared to US$22.9 million in the same period in 2024. Operating income increased significantly to US$6.9 million from US$0.8 million in the prior-year quarter.  

The improvement was attributed to reduced employee variable compensation costs, lower professional fees associated with productivity initiatives, and higher gross profit. 

“We delivered outstanding revenue growth in the third quarter and affirmed the strength of our competitive position, the diversity of our revenue streams, and the robust demand across our portfolio,” said Brian Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of SunOpta.

Kocher highlighted that the company experienced accelerated growth, with volumes rising by 17%, driven by both category tailwinds and early realization of pipeline opportunities initially projected for 2026.  

He noted that the surge in demand put temporary pressure on the company’s supply chain, but SunOpta exceeded its production targets. He added that the company expects to return to planned gross margin expansion by mid-2026. 

Earnings from continuing operations stood at US$0.8 million, reversing a loss of US$6.2 million recorded in the same quarter of 2024.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were US$0.01, compared to a loss per share of US$0.05 in the prior year.

Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations increased to US$23.6 million from US$20.8 million, reflecting strong volume growth. 

Kocher announced the addition of a new aseptic manufacturing line at SunOpta’s Midlothian, Texas facility, which is already more than 50% subscribed and scheduled to begin operations in late 2026.  

The company also confirmed that a fruit snack line under development in Omak, Washington, remains on track. 

Following the results, SunOpta updated its 2025 financial outlook, projecting revenue between US$812 million and US$816 million, up from US$805 million to US$815 million previously.  

EBITDA guidance was revised to US$90million – US$92 million, down from US$99millio –US$103 million.

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