SunOpta in Agreement with Clearwater Country Foods
June 29/Toronto/GlobeNewswire -- SunOpta Inc. announced that the SunOpta Fruit Group has entered into exclusive agreements with Clearwater Country Foods of Genesee, Idaho, to market and distribute the company's Garden Green Garbanzo. Clearwater Country Foods is a pioneer of sustainable green garbanzo bean production in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, SunOpta will be responsible for global sales and distribution of the Garden Green Garbanzo, and Clearwater will provide exclusive sourcing and supply services.
Doug Moser, chief executive officer of Clearwater Country Foods, stated, "We have been building our business for over 30 years with focus on the Garden Green Garbanzo Bean for the past eight years. I look forward to working with SunOpta, whose knowledgeable staff and extensive experience in the natural, organic and sustainable foods industry will enable us to grow our customer base."