351834--3/11/2010--SunOpta

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The recent disruption in the overall economy and the financial markets will impact our business We face risks related to the restatement of our 2007 quarterly financial statements Our credit agreements restrict how we may operate our business, and our business may be materially and adversely affected if these restrictions prevent us from implementing our business plan Our inability to meet the covenants of our credit facilities could materially and adversely affect our business Our business may be materially and adversely affected if we are unable to refinance our term debt when it comes due in 2010 We may require additional capital to maintain current growth rates, which may not be available on favourable terms or at all Consumer preferences for natural and organic food products are difficult to predict and may change We operate in a highly competitive industry An interruption at one of our manufacturing facilities could negatively affect our business If we lose the services of our key management, our business could suffer If we do not manage our supply chain effectively, our operating results may be adversely affected Volatility in the prices of raw materials and energy could increase our cost of sales and reduce our gross margin Climate change legislation could have an impact on our financial conditions and consolidated results of operations The exercise of stock options, participation in our employee stock purchase plan and issuance of additional securities could dilute the value of our common shares Impairment charges in goodwill or other intangible assets could adversely impact our financial condition and consolidated results of operations Technological innovation by our competitors could make our food products less competitive We rely on protection of our intellectual property and proprietary rights We are subject to substantial environmental regulation and policies SunOpta Foods is subject to significant food and health regulations Our operations are influenced by agricultural policies Product liability suits, if brought, could have a material adverse effect on our business The commercial scale viability of SunOpta BioProcess steam explosion technology may not be realized Construction or operational delays within SunOpta BioProcess could materially and adversely affect our revenues The repeal or modification of government statutes and programs could materially and adversely affect the sales and profitability of SunOpta BioProcess Failure of future growth in ethanol demand could have a material adverse effect on the business of SunOpta BioProcess We are subject to financial exposure related to bonding and guarantees Loss of a key customer could materially reduce revenues and earnings Fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodities could adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity We may not be able to effectively manage our growth and integrate acquired companies Adverse weather conditions could impose costs on our business Our operating results and share price are subject to significant volatility

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