SunOpta Inc. reported preliminary earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2013. For the fourth quarter of 2013 the company expects to report record consolidated revenues of approximately $285 million, an increase of 5.6% over the fourth quarter of 2012. Excluding the impact of a number of factors including commodity, currency and product rationalizations, revenues increased approximately 10% on a consolidated basis and approximately 12% within SunOpta Foods versus the prior year fourth quarter.

The increase in consolidated Revenue was driven by continued growth in consumer packaged categories and increased demand for organic raw materials, which more than offset the effect of lower commodity prices. The company expects earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 to be negatively impacted by certain events amounting to after-tax costs of approximately $6.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. These costs are primarily associated with a voluntary product recall initiated by a customer, delays related to the start-up and expansion of the Company's premium juice facility, as well as costs associated with rationalized products lines and internal re-alignment activities.

The company expects to report a GAAP loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of between $1.1 million and $1.6 million, or a loss of approximately $0.02 per diluted common share.