On February 13, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of SunOpta Inc. accepted the resignation of Chris Whitehair as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain of the Company effective February 26, 2024, in connection with Mr. Whitehair's planned retirement. Between February 26, 2024 and December 31, 2024, Mr. Whitehair will serve as Senior Vice President to the Company, reporting to Brian Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and provide transition services to facilitate an orderly transfer of the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain role.