SunOpta, Inc. Appoints Steven Townsend to Board of Directors

SunOpta, Inc. Appoints Steven Townsend to Board of Directors Company announces the appointment of Steven Townsend, formerly President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of United Natural Foods, Inc., to the Company's Board of Directors.
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Leo Cullen has been appointed President of LycoRed Corp., David Roberton has been named President of LycoRed Limited, the European headquarters, based in the UK, LycoRed Sàrl in Switzerland serves as the European lycopene technical support center, headed by Joost Overeem. LycoRed Announces Reorganization reorganization is an integration of all subsidiary companies, Nutriblend, Biodar, Nutriblend International Sàrl, and the latest acquisition, Buckton Scott Nutrition, into one unit, with each region served by a local headquarters. Leo Cullen has been appointed President of LycoRed Corp., David Roberton has been named President of LycoRed Limited, the European headquarters, based in the UK, LycoRed Sàrl in Switzerland serves as the European lycopene technical support center, headed by Joost Overeem. LycoRed Announces Reorganization reorganization is an integration of all subsidiary companies, Nutriblend, Biodar, Nutriblend International Sàrl, and the latest acquisition, Buckton Scott Nutrition, into one unit, with each region served by a local headquarters. Leo Cullen has been appointed President of LycoRed Corp., David Roberton has been named President of LycoRed Limited, the European headquarters, based in the UK, LycoRed Sàrl in Switzerland serves as the European lycopene technical support center, headed by Joost Overeem. United Natural Foods, Inc. Names Thomas B. Simone Chair of the Board of Directors and Announces Senior Management Promotions Thomas B. Simone was elected Chair of the Board of Directors, Richard Antonelli has been promoted from President of United Distribution to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President of Distribution, Daniel V. Atwood has been promoted from Senior Vice President of Marketing to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President of United Natural Brands, Rick D. Puckett, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been promoted from Vice President to Executive Vice President. United Natural Foods, Inc. Names Thomas B. Simone Chair of the Board of Directors and Announces Senior Management Promotions Thomas B. Simone was elected Chair of the Board of Directors, Richard Antonelli has been promoted from President of United Distribution to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President of Distribution, Daniel V. Atwood has been promoted from Senior Vice President of Marketing to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President of United Natural Brands, Rick D. Puckett, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been promoted from Vice President to Executive Vice President. United Natural Foods, Inc. Names Thomas B. Simone Chair of the Board of Directors and Announces Senior Management Promotions Thomas B. Simone was elected Chair of the Board of Directors, Richard Antonelli has been promoted from President of United Distribution to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President of Distribution, Daniel V. Atwood has been promoted from Senior Vice President of Marketing to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and President of United Natural Brands, Rick D. Puckett, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, has been promoted from Vice President to Executive Vice President. United Natural Foods, Inc. Names Thomas B. Simone Chair of the Board of Directors and Announces Senior Management Promotions Thomas B. Simone was elected Chair of the Board of Directors, Richard Antonelli has been promoted from President of United Distribution to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President of Distribution, Daniel V. 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USDA Appoints QAI Senior Vice President to National Organic Standards Board QAI announced today the USDA appointment of Joe Smillie, Sr. Vice President to the department’s 15 member National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). USDA Appoints QAI Senior Vice President to National Organic Standards Board QAI announced today the USDA appointment of Joe Smillie, Sr. Vice President to the department’s 15 member National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). USDA Appoints QAI Senior Vice President to National Organic Standards Board QAI announced today the USDA appointment of Joe Smillie, Sr. Vice President to the department’s 15 member National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). Dolnick Joins Next Pharmaceuticals as Director of Sales Next Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has appointed well known industry sales professional Deanne Dolnick, M.S. as Director of Sales. 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Nutrition 21 Appoints Dean DiMaria to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Company announces the appointment of Dean DiMaria as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Nutrition 21 Appoints Dean DiMaria to Vice President of Sales and Marketing Company announces the appointment of Dean DiMaria as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Cyanotech Names William R. Maris as CFO Company has named William R. Maris as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective January 1, 2006. Cyanotech Names William R. Maris as CFO Company has named William R. Maris as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective January 1, 2006. Cyanotech Names William R. Maris as CFO Company has named William R. Maris as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective January 1, 2006. Cyanotech Names William R. Maris as CFO Company has named William R. Maris as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration, effective January 1, 2006. NPIcenter Appoints Liz Smith for New Sales Manager Role As NPIcenter’s new Sales Manager, Liz Smith will oversee and direct all activities associated with client development, service and support in order to expand sales of company listings, advertising programs and e-media product offerings available on NPIcenter.com and related sites. NPIcenter Appoints Liz Smith for New Sales Manager Role As NPIcenter’s new Sales Manager, Liz Smith will oversee and direct all activities associated with client development, service and support in order to expand sales of company listings, advertising programs and e-media product offerings available on NPIcenter.com and related sites. NPIcenter Appoints Liz Smith for New Sales Manager Role As NPIcenter’s new Sales Manager, Liz Smith will oversee and direct all activities associated with client development, service and support in order to expand sales of company listings, advertising programs and e-media product offerings available on NPIcenter.com and related sites. NPIcenter Appoints Liz Smith for New Sales Manager Role As NPIcenter’s new Sales Manager, Liz Smith will oversee and direct all activities associated with client development, service and support in order to expand sales of company listings, advertising programs and e-media product offerings available on NPIcenter.com and related sites. Herbalife Appoints Borre Gjersvik as Country Director for Nordic Countries Company has announced the appointment of Borre Gjersvik as country director of Nordic countries, which include Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Herbalife Appoints Borre Gjersvik as Country Director for Nordic Countries Company has announced the appointment of Borre Gjersvik as country director of Nordic countries, which include Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Herbalife Appoints Borre Gjersvik as Country Director for Nordic Countries Company has announced the appointment of Borre Gjersvik as country director of Nordic countries, which include Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Herbalife Appoints Borre Gjersvik as Country Director for Nordic Countries Company has announced the appointment of Borre Gjersvik as country director of Nordic countries, which include Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Iceland, for its Europe, Middle East and Africa region. Nature's Sunshine Products Appoints Larry A. Deppe to Board of Directors Company announces the appointment of Larry A. 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What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. What to Expect From the Nutrition Industry's Ingredient Supply Segment in 2009 Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ) will host its annual Raw Material & Ingredient Supply Web Seminar on January 14, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain time. NBJ’s editorial and research team, along with industry expert Thomas Aarts, will present a strategic analysis and review of the U.S. nutritional raw material & ingredient supply industry and offer insights into how supply companies are managing the current economic downturn, regulatory changes and other challenges. 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They can be eaten as a treat right out of the bag or they can add bold flavor and crunchy texture to a wide variety of recipes. Navitas Naturals Introduces Organic Sweet Cacao Nibs Navitas Naturals has announced the release of their new Sweet Cacao Nibs. They can be eaten as a treat right out of the bag or they can add bold flavor and crunchy texture to a wide variety of recipes.	TORONTO, Dec 13, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SunOpta Inc. (STKL) (CA:SOY) announced today the appointment of Steven Townsend to the Company's Board of Directors. The appointment of Mr. Townsend, formerly President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of United Natural Foods, Inc., to the Company's Board of Directors, brings the total number of directors to 10 and the number of independent directors to 8. Steven Townsend served for nearly 25 years at United Natural Foods, Inc., the leading natural and organic food distributor in the United States. Mr. Townsend was Chairman and CEO from 2003 until his recent retirement from the Company. He joined UNFI in 1981 as Controller and has held progressively advancing executive positions, including President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. During his five-year tenure as President, CEO and Chairman, Mr. Townsend was instrumental in growing sales from approximately $1 billion per year to more than $2.3 billion per year - a five year CAGR of 17 percent; increasing income at a five year CAGR of 12 percent; increasing distribution capacity by 68 percent; and successfully completing more than 25 acquisitions. Earlier in his career he held management positions at Harris Corporation and Tupperware Corporation. He holds an MBA in Management and Information Systems and a BS in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude from Bryant College. Jeremy Kendall, Chairman and CEO of SunOpta, Inc, said, "I am extremely pleased to have one of the preeminent executives in the natural and organic foods industry join our board. Steven is not only a pioneer in this burgeoning industry segment, he is also one of the most accomplished operating executives in the business. Steven will provide another level of tactical and strategic expertise to our already dynamic board. We will rely heavily on Steven's expertise as we continue our drive to become one of the leading providers of organic and natural foods in North America." About SunOpta Inc. SunOpta Inc. is an operator of high-growth ethical businesses, focusing on integrated business models in the natural and organic food markets. For the last seven consecutive years, SunOpta was included in Profit magazine's 'Profit 100' list of the 100 fastest growing companies in Canada. The Company has three business units: the SunOpta Food Group, which specializes in sourcing, processing and distribution of natural and organic food products integrated from seed through packaged products; the Opta Minerals Group, a producer, distributor, and recycler of environmentally friendly industrial materials; and the SunOpta BioProcess Group which engineers and markets proprietary steam explosion technology systems for the pulp, bio-fuel and food processing industries. Each of these business units has proprietary products and services that give it a solid competitive advantage in its sector. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to references to business strategies, competitive strengths, goals, capital expenditure plans, business and operational growth plans and references to the future growth of the business. These forward looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its interpretation of current conditions, historical trends and expected future developments as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstance. However, whether actual results and developments will agree with expectations and predications of the Company is subject to many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to; general economic, business or market risk conditions; competitive actions by other companies; changes in laws or regulations or policies of local governments, provinces and states as well as the governments of United States and Canada, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently all forward-looking statements made herein are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the Company will be realized.
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