SunOpta announced the opening of its newly expanded production line for better-for-you fruit snacks at its Omak, Wash., facility to meet increased customer demand. The expansion represents an investment of over $25 million and is expected to increase fruit snacks production capacity by 25%.

In recent years, consumers have increasingly sought snacks made with real fruit and no artificial colors. SunOpta’s fruit snacks meet that demand, using an apple base and juice concentrates from strawberries, blueberries, lemon, pomegranate and other fruits and vegetables to achieve flavor and color. The snacks are produced in familiar, accessible formats, including bits, twists, “sandwiches” and strips.

Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn., SunOpta operates seven manufacturing facilities in six markets, with fruit snacks production on both North American coasts, creating access and efficiency for its customers. SunOpta employs more than 260 people at its Omak, Washington facility where teams manufacture natural and organic fruit snacks that are sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce channels.

SunOpta’s award‑winning R&D team crafts fruit snacks with as few as five real fruit ingredients, no high-fructose corn syrup, and none of the US Big 9 allergens. SunOpta offers options that range from classic berry flavors to tropical and seasonal varieties while continuing to innovate across flavors, textures and formats to meet evolving consumer preferences.