SunOpta (STKL) 10-Q 11 Aug 21 2021 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Aug. 06, 2021
Entity Registrant Name	SUNOPTA INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000351834
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jul. 3, 2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--01-01
Document Transition Report	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		107,228,522
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity File Number	001-34198
Entity Address, Address Line One	7301 Ohms Lane, Suite 600
Entity Address, City or Town	Edina
City Area Code	952
Local Phone Number	820-2518
Entity Address, State or Province	MN
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Tax Identification Number	00-0000000
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	Z4
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	55439
Entity Incorporation, Date of Incorporation	Nov. 13, 1973
The Nasdaq Stock Market | Common Shares
Trading Symbol	STKL
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Shares
The Toronto Stock Exchange | Common Shares
Trading Symbol	SOY
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Shares

Consolidated Statements of Oper

Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 202,273	$ 184,401	$ 409,913	$ 391,998
Cost of goods sold	175,937	161,142	353,588	341,566
Gross profit	26,336	23,259	56,325	50,432
Selling, general and administrative expenses	22,720	21,880	43,594	41,813
Intangible asset amortization	2,532	2,272	4,726	4,543
Other expense (income), net	4,661	(835)	6,276	(280)
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	(639)	(517)	197	1,693
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before the following	(2,938)	459	1,532	2,663
Interest expense, net	1,631	7,413	3,291	15,078
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(4,569)	(6,954)	(1,759)	(12,415)
Income tax benefit	(3,651)	(1,821)	(2,513)	(3,318)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(918)	(5,133)	754	(9,097)
Earnings from discontinued operations	0	6,140	0	13,465
Net earnings (loss)	(918)	1,007	754	4,368
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock	(744)	(2,604)	(2,697)	(4,629)
Loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (1,662)	$ (1,597)	$ (1,943)	$ (261)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
From continuing operations	$ (0.02)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.15)
From discontinued operations	0	0.07	0	0.15
Basic and diluted loss per share	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ 0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s)
Basic	105,676	89,089	100,898	88,625
Diluted	105,676	89,089	100,898	88,625

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ (918)	$ (5,133)	$ 754	$ (9,097)
Earnings from discontinued operations	0	6,140	0	13,465
Net earnings (loss)	(918)	1,007	754	4,368
Currency translation adjustment	0	417	0	108
Comprehensive earnings (loss)	$ (918)	$ 1,424	$ 754	$ 4,476

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 479	$ 251
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $862 and $1,257, respectively	83,109	72,724
Inventories	229,856	147,748
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	15,793	21,665
Income taxes recoverable	7,088	6,935
Total current assets	336,325	249,323
Property, plant and equipment	187,226	158,048
Operating lease right-of-use assets	46,886	35,172
Goodwill	3,998	3,998
Intangible assets	153,664	133,317
Deferred income taxes	8,328	0
Other assets	5,819	5,757
Total assets	742,246	585,615
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	115,841	118,592
Income taxes payable	1,371	1,431
Current portion of long-term debt	7,597	3,478
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	13,017	12,750
Current portion of long-term liabilities	0	200
Total current liabilities	137,826	136,451
Long-term debt	198,602	66,245
Operating lease liabilities	35,644	24,582
Deferred income taxes	30,242	25,408
Total liabilities	402,314	252,686
SunOpta Inc. shareholders' equity
Common shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 107,125,928 shares issued (January 2, 2021 - 90,194,220)	435,425	326,545
Additional paid-in capital	24,966	37,862
Accumulated deficit	(149,684)	(147,741)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,363	1,363
Total equity	312,070	218,029
Total equity and liabilities	742,246	585,615
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Current liabilities
Preferred stock	0	87,305
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Current liabilities
Preferred stock	$ 27,862	$ 27,595

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 862	$ 1,257
Common Stock, No Par Value	$ 0	$ 0
Common Stock Shares Issued	107,125,928	90,194,220

Consolidated Statements of Shar

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Common shares [Member]	Additional paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated deficit [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive loss [Member]	Non-controlling interests [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 28, 2019	$ 318,456	$ 35,767	$ (214,931)	$ (11,271)	$ 1,888	$ 129,909
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2019	88,090
Share issuance costs						0
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 195					195
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	73
Stock incentive plan	$ 4,761	(4,385)				376
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	1,240
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(1,151)				(1,151)
Stock-based compensation		4,379				4,379
Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations			(9,097)			(9,097)
Earnings from discontinued operations			13,465		(244)	13,221
Dividends on preferred stock			(3,881)			(3,881)
Accretion on preferred stock			(748)			(748)
Currency translation adjustment				108	(7)	101
Balance at Jun. 27, 2020	$ 323,412	34,610	(215,192)	(11,163)	1,637	133,304
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 27, 2020	89,403
Balance at Mar. 28, 2020	$ 318,958	37,813	(213,595)	(11,580)	1,877	133,473
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 28, 2020	88,225
Share issuance costs						0
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 95					95
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	26
Stock incentive plan	$ 4,359	(4,105)				254
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	1,152
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(1,030)				(1,030)
Stock-based compensation		1,932				1,932
Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations			(5,133)			(5,133)
Earnings from discontinued operations			6,140		(230)	5,910
Dividends on preferred stock			(2,181)			(2,181)
Accretion on preferred stock			(423)			(423)
Currency translation adjustment				417	(10)	407
Balance at Jun. 27, 2020	$ 323,412	34,610	(215,192)	(11,163)	1,637	133,304
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 27, 2020	89,403
Balance at Jan. 02, 2021	$ 326,545	37,862	(147,741)	1,363	0	218,029
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 02, 2021	90,194
Share issuance costs						(287)
Exchange of Series A Preferred Stock, net of share issuance costs of $287	$ 87,188					87,188
Exchange of Series A Preferred Stock, net of share issuance costs of $287 (in shares)	12,633
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 333					333
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	28
Stock incentive plan	$ 21,359	(14,502)				6,857
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	4,271
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(6,737)				(6,737)
Stock-based compensation		8,343				8,343
Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations			754			754
Dividends on preferred stock			(2,260)			(2,260)
Accretion on preferred stock			(437)			(437)
Balance at Jul. 03, 2021	$ 435,425	24,966	(149,684)	1,363	0	312,070
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 03, 2021	107,126
Balance at Apr. 03, 2021	$ 418,822	33,340	(148,022)	1,363	0	305,503
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 03, 2021	103,612
Share issuance costs	$ (25)					(25)
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 207					207
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	18
Stock incentive plan	$ 16,421	(12,078)				4,343
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	3,496
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(666)				(666)
Stock-based compensation		4,370				4,370
Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations			(918)			(918)
Dividends on preferred stock			(609)			(609)
Accretion on preferred stock			(135)			(135)
Balance at Jul. 03, 2021	$ 435,425	$ 24,966	$ (149,684)	$ 1,363	$ 0	$ 312,070
Balance (in shares) at Jul. 03, 2021	107,126

Consolidated Statements of Sh_2

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Share issuance costs	$ 25	$ 0	$ 287	$ 0

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Operating activities
Net earnings (loss)	$ (918)	$ 1,007	$ 754	$ 4,368
Earnings from discontinued operations	0	6,140	0	13,465
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(918)	(5,133)	754	(9,097)
Items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization	8,910	7,655	16,953	15,380
Amortization of debt issuance costs	349	1,065	634	2,004
Deferred income taxes	(4,331)	2,855	(3,494)	3,199
Stock-based compensation	4,370	1,779	8,343	3,990
Impairment of long-lived assets	2,962	0	2,962	0
Other	(167)	(25)	(336)	(27)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	(50,322)	(7,714)	(71,978)	8,710
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations	(39,147)	482	(46,162)	24,159
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	2,183	0	13,255
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(39,147)	2,665	(46,162)	37,414
Investing activities
Additions to intangible assets	(25,073)	0	(25,073)	0
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(7,306)	(5,905)	(16,603)	(14,927)
Proceeds from sale of assets	0	0	1,350	0
Other	0	41	0	41
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	(32,379)	(5,864)	(40,326)	(14,886)
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	0	(465)	(13,380)	(1,132)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,379)	(6,329)	(53,706)	(16,018)
Financing activities
Increase (decrease) under revolving credit facilities	70,244	(19,469)	111,829	(29,882)
Borrowings of long-term debt	4,155	0	4,641	0
Repayment of long-term debt	(5,855)	(617)	(9,940)	(1,078)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(543)	(415)	(2,371)	(2,488)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee share purchases	4,550	470	7,190	571
Payment of withholding taxes on stock-based awards	(666)	(1,151)	(6,737)	(1,151)
Payment of cash dividends on preferred stock	(609)	0	(4,029)	(1,700)
Payment of share issuance costs	(25)	0	(287)	0
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance costs	0	26,804	0	26,804
Other	0	0	0	(4)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations	71,251	5,622	100,296	(8,928)
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations	0	(3,015)	(200)	(12,337)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	71,251	2,607	100,096	(21,265)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the period	(275)	(1,057)	228	131
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations:
Balance at beginning of period	0	2,437	0	1,370
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash and cash equivalents	0	12	0	(4)
Less: balance at end of period	0	(1,152)	0	(1,152)
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of the period	754	233	251	128
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$ 479	$ 473	$ 479	$ 473

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	1. Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation These interim consolidated financial statements of SunOpta Inc. (the "Company" or "SunOpta") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 1, 2022 or for any other period. The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared on a basis consistent with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 2, 2021. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021. Discontinued Operations As described in note 4, on December 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its organic ingredient sourcing and production business, Tradin Organic. With the divestiture, Tradin Organic qualified for reporting as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Accordingly, the operating results and cash flows of Tradin Organic for the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020 have been reclassified to discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows. In addition, unless otherwise indicated, the information disclosed below in these notes to the consolidated financial statements is presented on a continuing operations basis, with the comparative period information recast to reflect Tradin Organic as discontinued operations. Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Company consists of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2021 is a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021. Fiscal year 2020 was a 53-week period ending on January 2, 2021, with quarterly periods ending on March 28, 2020, June 27, 2020, and September 26, 2020. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2020 and January 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Updates 2020-04 and 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), that provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burden related to the transition away from LIBOR and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. The guidance in Topic 848 is effective upon issuance and can be applied prospectively for contract modifications and hedging relationships through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the guidance and does not expect it will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Revenue

Revenue	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue [Text Block]	2. Revenue The Company procures, processes, and packages plant-based and fruit-based foods and beverages. The Company's customers include retailers, foodservice operators, branded food companies, and food manufacturers. The following table presents a disaggregation of the Company's revenues based on categories used by the Company to evaluate sales performance: Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages Beverages and broths 87,494 68,451 182,980 155,221 Plant-based ingredients 7,578 6,284 15,422 12,196 Sunflower and roasted snacks 16,287 16,970 32,408 30,530 Total Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 111,359 91,705 230,810 197,947 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages Frozen fruit 64,076 75,079 127,531 150,286 Fruit-based ingredients 11,000 7,946 19,359 19,838 Fruit snacks 15,838 9,671 32,213 23,927 Total Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 90,914 92,696 179,103 194,051 Total revenues 202,273 184,401 409,913 391,998

Acquisition of Dream and WestSo

Acquisition of Dream and WestSoy Brands	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Asset Acquisition [Abstract]
Acquisition of Dream® and WestSoy® Brands [Text Block]	3. Acquisition of Dream ® and WestSoy ® Brands On April 15, 2021, the Company acquired the Dream and WestSoy plant-based beverage brands and related private label products in North America from The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. for a cash purchase price of $33 million, subject to a closing inventory adjustment. The final purchase price amounted to $31.7 million, including $0.4 million of direct transaction costs. The acquired assets included all inventories, trademarks, product formulations, and other intellectual property related to the Dream and WestSoy brands and did not include other working capital, property, plant and equipment, or employees. The transaction has been accounted for as an asset acquisition. The purchase price was allocated to the acquired inventories ($6.6 million) and brand name intangible assets ($25.1 million). The intangible assets will be amortized over their estimated useful life of approximately 15 years. Revenues and expenses related to the acquired Dream and WestSoy brands are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date and are reported within the Plant-Based Foods and Beverages operating segment. As described in note 7, the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement on April 15, 2021, to allocate $20 million of the Lenders' revolving commitments to a two-year, first-in-last-out tranche, which was drawn in full to finance a portion of the purchase price for the Dream and WestSoy acquisition.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations [Text Block]	4. Discontinued Operations Tradin Organic On December 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its organic ingredient sourcing and production business, Tradin Organic, by selling all of the Company's interests and rights in The Organic Corporation B.V. and Tradin Organics USA LLC to Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (the "Purchaser") for cash consideration of $373.7 million (€305.1 million), net of cash acquired and debt assumed by the Purchaser and subject to certain post-closing adjustments (the "Transaction"). The global operations of Tradin Organic included its organic and non-GMO ingredient sourcing operations centered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Scott's Valley, California, together with its consumer-packaged premium juice co-manufacturing business, and its cocoa, sunflower, sesame, and avocado ingredient processing facilities located in the Netherlands, Bulgaria, and Ethiopia. Prior to its divestiture, Tradin Organic comprised the Company's former Global Ingredients operating segment. The following table reconciles the major components of the results of discontinued operations to the amount reported in the consolidated statement of operations for the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020: Quarter Two quarters ended June 27, 2020 June 27, 2020 $ $ Revenues 126,543 254,895 Cost of goods sold 110,110 221,915 Selling, general and administrative expenses (1) 6,419 13,692 Intangible asset amortization 333 783 Other expense (income), net 502 (1,351 ) Foreign exchange loss 473 597 Interest expense (2) 523 1,138 Earnings before gain of sale 8,183 18,121 Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes 8,183 18,121 Provision for income taxes 2,273 4,900 Loss attributable to non-controlling interests (230 ) (244 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 6,140 13,465 (1) Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude management fees charged by SunOpta Corporate Services and include stock-based compensation expense attributable to employees of Tradin Organic. (2) Interest expense reflects interest on debt directly attributable to Tradin Organic including borrowings by Tradin Organic under the Dutch subfacility of the Company's former Global Credit Facility. During the first half of 2021, the Company paid $13.4 million to settle accrued transaction costs related to the Tradin Organic divestiture and paid $0.2 million to settle the final contingent consideration obligation related to a prior acquisition of a premium juice business included in the disposed operations of Tradin Organic. These payments were recorded as cash used in investing and financing activities of discontinued operations, respectively, on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the two quarters ended July 3, 2021.

Derivative Financial Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net, by Balance Sheet Classification [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements [Text Block]	5. Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements Foreign currency forward contracts As part of its risk management strategy, from time to time the Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. For any open contracts at period end, the contract rate is compared to the forward rate, and a gain or loss is recorded. These contracts are included in level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, as the inputs used in making the fair value determination are derived from and are corroborated by observable market data. The Company has not designated these contracts as accounting hedges. As at July 3, 2021, the Company held a combination of foreign currency put and call option contracts (a zero-cost collar) to economically hedge its exposure to fluctuations in the Mexican peso related to purchases of fruit inventory and operating costs in Mexico. The aggregate notional amount of these contracts was $11.8 million at inception. As at July 3, 2021, contracts with a notional amount of $1.1 million remained open, which matured in July 2021. The collar has a ceiling rate of 24.00 Mexican pesos to the U.S. dollar and a floor rate of 21.14 Mexican pesos to the U.S. dollar. If the spot rate is between the ceiling and floor rates on the date of maturity of each of the contracts, then the Company does not recognize any gain or loss under these contracts. If the spot rate goes below the floor rate of the collar, the Company recognizes a foreign exchange gain, and if the spot rate goes above the ceiling rate of the collar, the Company recognizes a foreign exchange loss. As at July 3, 2021 and January 2, 2021, unrealized gains of $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively, related to these contracts were included in other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized unrealized losses of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and realized gains of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to these contracts, which were included in foreign exchange on the consolidated statements of operations. As at June 27, 2020, the Company had $11.5 million notional amount of open Mexican peso foreign currency forward put and call contracts. For the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020, the Company recognized realized gains of $0.2 million related to these contracts and did not recognize any amount of unrealized gains or losses.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories [Text Block]	6. Inventories July 3, 2021 January 2, 2021 $ $ Raw materials and work-in-process 135,892 78,210 Finished goods 98,848 75,280 Inventory reserves (4,884 ) (5,742 ) 229,856 147,748

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]	7. Long-Term Debt July 3, 2021 January 2, 2021 $ $ Asset-Based Credit Facilities (1) 159,106 47,277 Finance lease liabilities (2) 42,899 18,813 Other 4,194 3,633 206,199 69,723 Less: current portion 7,597 3,478 198,602 66,245 (1) Asset-Based Credit Facilities On December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), among the Company, SunOpta Foods Inc. ("SunOpta Foods"), the other borrowers and guarantors party thereto, and the lenders party thereto (the "Lenders"). As part of the Credit Agreement, the Lenders provided a five-year, $250 million asset-based revolving credit facility, subject to borrowing base capacity (the "Tranche A Subfacility," and together with the Tranche B Subfacility defined below, the "Revolving Credit Facilities"), and a five-year $75 million delayed draw term loan facility which can be used for borrowings on or prior to June 30, 2022 (the "Term Loan Facility," and together with the Revolving Credit Facilities, the "Asset-Based Credit Facilities"), to finance certain capital expenditures. The Tranche A Subfacility includes borrowing capacity for letters of credit and provides for borrowings on same-day notice, including in the form of swingline loans. The Tranche A Subfacility and Term Loan Facility mature on December 31, 2025. On April 15, 2021, the Company entered into a first amendment to the Credit Agreement to allocate $20 million of the Lenders' commitments under the Tranche A Subfacility to a two-year, first-in-last-out tranche (the "Tranche B Subfacility"), which was drawn in full to finance a portion of the purchase price for the Dream and WestSoy brands (see note 3). The material terms governing the remaining $230 million of the Lenders' commitments under the Tranche A Subfacility remain unchanged. The Tranche B Subfacility is subject to a separate borrowing base applicable to certain eligible accounts receivable and inventory with advance rates separate from the Tranche A Subfacility. Amortization payments on the aggregate principal amount of the Tranche B Subfacility are equal to $2.5 million, payable at the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2022, with the remaining amount payable at the maturity thereof. Borrowings repaid under the Tranche B Subfacility may not be borrowed again. Each repayment of Tranche B Subfacility loans will result in an increase of the Lenders' commitments under the Tranche A Subfacility, provided that such increases will not cause the aggregate Lenders' commitments under the Tranche A Subfacility to exceed $250 million. On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a second amendment to the Credit Agreement to increase the customer concentration limit included in the borrowing base calculation under the Revolving Credit Facilities. All obligations under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's direct and indirect wholly-owned material restricted subsidiaries organized in the U.S. and Canada (the "Guarantors") and, subject to certain exceptions, such obligations are secured by first priority liens on substantially all assets of the Company and the other borrowers and Guarantors. Borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities bear interest based on various reference rates including LIBOR plus an applicable margin. With respect to loans under the Tranche A Subfacility, the applicable margin is set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter and will range from 0.50% to 1.00% for base rate borrowings and from 1.50% to 2.00% for eurocurrency rate, bankers' acceptance rate and European base rate borrowings, with a reduction of 0.25% when the Company's total leverage ratio is less than a specific threshold on or after the one-year anniversary of the closing date of the Asset-Based Credit Facilities. Borrowings under the Tranche B Subfacility bear interest based on various reference rates including LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00%, with a reduction of 0.25% when the Company's total leverage ratio is less than a specific threshold on or after the one-year anniversary of the closing date of the Asset-Based Credit Facilities. With respect to loans under the Term Loan Facility, the applicable margin will be set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter and will range from 1.25% to 1.75% for base rate borrowings and from 2.25% to 2.75% for eurocurrency rate, bankers' acceptance rate and European base rate borrowings. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities, the Company is required to pay commitment fees quarterly, in arrears, equal to (i) 0.25% of the average daily undrawn portion of the Revolving Credit Facilities and (ii) 0.375% of the undrawn portion of the Term Loan Facility. For the two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the weighted-average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facilities was 2.21%. The Asset-Based Credit Facilities are subject to a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company's ability to create liens on assets; sell assets and enter in sale and leaseback transactions; pay dividends, prepay junior lien and unsecured indebtedness and make other restricted payments; incur additional indebtedness, including finance lease obligations in excess of $150 million, and make guarantees; make investments, loans or advances, including acquisitions; and engage in mergers or consolidations. In addition, the Company and its restricted subsidiaries are required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 if excess availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million or (ii) 10% of the lesser of (x) the aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facilities and (y) the aggregate borrowing base. As at July 3, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement. (2) Finance lease liabilities During the first quarter of 2021, the Company recognized additional finance lease liabilities of $29.9 million in the aggregate, together with a corresponding amount of right-of-use assets recorded in property, plant and equipment, related to the addition of new plant-based beverage and ingredient extraction processing and packaging equipment. The finance leases have implicit rates of interest of 8.08% to 8.85% and lease terms of five years.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
Preferred Stock [Text Block]	8. Preferred Stock Series A Preferred Stock On October 7, 2016, the Company and SunOpta Foods entered into a subscription agreement (the "Series A Subscription Agreement") with Oaktree Organics, L.P. and Oaktree Huntington Investment Fund II, L.P. (collectively, "Oaktree"). Pursuant to the Series A Subscription Agreement, SunOpta Foods issued an aggregate of 85,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock") to Oaktree for consideration in the amount of $85.0 million. In connection with the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company incurred direct and incremental expenses of $6.0 million, which reduced the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock. The carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock was being accreted through charges to accumulated deficit over the period preceding October 7, 2021, the date on or after which SunOpta Foods may have redeemed all the Series A Preferred Stock. On February 22, 2021 (the "Exchange Date"), Oaktree exchanged all of their shares of Series A Preferred Stock for 12,633,427 shares of common stock of the Company ("Common Shares") at an exchange price of $7.00. Prior to the exchange, the Series A Preferred Stock provided for a cumulative dividend of 8.0% per year. On the Exchange Date, the Company paid cash dividends of $1.0 million on the Series A Preferred Stock for the period January 1, 2021 to February 22, 2021. In addition, in the first quarter of 2021, the Company paid cash dividends of $1.8 million on Series A Preferred Stock related to the fourth quarter of 2020. Subsequent to the Exchange Date, the Company is no longer required to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock. As at the Exchange Date, the carrying amount of the Series A Preferred Stock was $87.5 million, comprised of the initial liquidation preference of $85.0 million in the aggregate, together with $3.4 million of dividends paid in kind for the first and second quarters of 2020, less remaining unamortized issuance costs of $0.9 million. As at the Exchange Date, the Company derecognized the carrying amount of the Series A Preferred Stock and recognized a corresponding amount for the Common Shares issued on exchange, net of share issuance costs of $0.3 million. In connection with the exchange of the Series A Preferred Stock, all 12,633,427 Special Shares, Series 1 previously issued to Oaktree were redeemed by the Company. The Special Shares, Series 1 entitled Oaktree to one vote per Special Share, Series 1 on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Shares. Series B-1 Preferred Stock On April 15, 2020, the Company and SunOpta Foods entered into a subscription agreement (the "Series B Subscription Agreement") with Oaktree and Engaged Capital, LLC, Engaged Capital Flagship Master Fund, LP and Engaged Capital Co-Invest IV-A, LP (collectively, "Engaged"), On April 24, 2020, pursuant to the Series B Subscription Agreement, SunOpta Foods issued 15,000 shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock to each of Oaktree and Engaged for aggregate consideration of $30.0 million and 30,000 shares total (the "Series B-1 Preferred Stock"). In connection with the issuance of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock, the Company incurred direct and incremental expenses of $3.2 million, which reduced the carrying value of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The carrying value of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock is being accreted through charges to accumulated deficit over the period preceding April 24, 2025. For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, these accretion charges amounted to $0.1 million The Series B-1 Preferred Stock had an initial stated value and liquidation preference of $1,000 per share, which is adjusted for any non-cash dividends declared on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock (the "Series B-1 Liquidation Preference"). Cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock at an annualized rate of 8.0% of the Series B-1 Liquidation Preference prior to September 30, 2029, and 10.0% of the liquidation preference thereafter (subject to an increase of 1.0% per quarter, up to a maximum rate of 5.0% per quarter on the occurrence of certain events of non-compliance). Prior to September 30, 2029, SunOpta Foods may pay dividends in cash or elect, in lieu of paying cash, to add the amount that would have been paid to the Series B-1 Liquidation Preference. The failure to pay dividends in cash for any quarter ending after September 30, 2029 will be an event of non-compliance. For the second quarter of 2020, SunOpta Foods elected to declare dividends on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock to be paid in kind and, as a result, the aggregate Series B-1 Liquidation Preference increased by $0.4 million to $30.4 million, or approximately $1,015 per share. For each of the third and fourth quarters of 2020, and the first quarter of 2021, the Company paid cash dividends of $0.6 million on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock. As at July 3, 2021, the Company accrued unpaid dividends of $0.6 million for the second quarter of 2021, which are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. At any time, the Series B-1 Preferred Stock may be exchanged, in whole or in part, into the number of Common Shares equal to, per share of Series B-1 Preferred Stock, the quotient of the Series B Liquidation Preference divided by $2.50 (such price, the "Series B-1 Exchange Price" and such quotient, the "Series B-1 Exchange Rate"). As at July 3, 2021, the aggregate shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock outstanding were exchangeable into 12,178,667 Common Shares. The Series B-1 Exchange Price is subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments, including a weighted-average adjustment for issuances of Common Shares below the Series B-1 Exchange Price, provided that the Series B-1 Exchange Price may not be lower than $2.00 (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances). SunOpta Foods may cause the holders of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock to exchange all of their shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock into a number of Common Shares equal to the number of shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock outstanding multiplied by the Series B-1 Exchange Rate if (i) fewer than 10% of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock issued on April 24, 2020 remain outstanding, or (ii) on or after April 24, 2023, the average volume-weighted average price of the Common Shares during the then preceding 20 trading day period is greater than 200% of the Series B-1 Exchange Price then in effect. At any time, if a holder of Series B-1 Preferred Stock elects to exchange, or SunOpta Foods causes an exchange of Series B Preferred Stock, the number of Common Shares delivered to each applicable holder may not cause such holder's beneficial ownership to exceed 19.99% of the Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately following such exchange (the "Series B-1 Exchange Cap"). At any time on or after April 24, 2025, SunOpta Foods may redeem all of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock for an amount per share equal to the value of the Series B-1 Liquidation Preference at such time, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Oaktree and Engaged are entitled to vote the Series B-1 Preferred Stock with the Common Shares on an as-exchanged basis, subject to a permanent 19.99% voting cap. As a result of the voting cap, each of Oaktree and Engaged will only be able to vote its Series B-1 Preferred Stock to the extent that, when taken together with any other voting securities each investor controls, such votes do not exceed 19.99% of the votes eligible to be cast by all security holders of the Company. On April 24, 2020, the Company designated Special Shares, Series 2 to serve as the mechanism for attaching exchanged voting rights to the Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The Special Shares, Series 2 entitle the holder thereof to one vote per Special Share, Series 2 on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Shares, voting together as a single class, subject to certain exceptions. The Special Shares, Series 2 are not transferrable and the voting rights associated with the Special Shares, Series 2 will terminate upon the transfer of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock to a third party, other than an affiliate of Oaktree or Engaged, as applicable. As at July 3, 2021, 6,089,333 Special Shares, Series 2 were issued to Engaged, equal to the number of Common Shares issuable to Engaged on the exchange of all of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock held by it, and no Special Shares, Series 2 were issued to Oaktree, as Oaktree was subject to the Series B-1 Exchange Cap.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]	9. Stock-Based Compensation Short-Term Incentive Plan In connection with the vesting of outstanding performance share units ("PSUs") previously granted to certain employees under the Company's 2020 Short-Term Incentive Plan, the Company issued 2,742,469 Common Shares during the second quarter of 2021, which included 1,177,397 Common Shares sold to cover the statutory income tax withholding requirements on behalf of the employees. On March 30, 2021, the Company granted a total of 612,947 PSUs to certain employees of the Company under its 2021 Short-Term Incentive Plan. The vesting of these PSUs is subject to the Company achieving a predetermined measure of adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2021 and subject to each employee's continued employment with the Company through March 30, 2022 (the requisite service period). The aggregate grant-date fair value of these PSUs was estimated to be $8.7 million based on a closing price of $14.25 for the Common Shares on the date of grant. Each reporting period, the number of PSUs that are expected to vest is redetermined and the aggregate grant-date fair value of the redetermined number of PSUs is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining requisite service period less amounts previously recognized. For the quarter ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized compensation expense of $2.2 million related to the number of these PSUs expected to vest, and the remaining compensation cost related to these PSUs not yet recognized as an expense was determined to be $6.1 million as at July 3, 2021. Long-Term Incentive Plan On April 15, 2021, the Company granted 26,305 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), 70,513 PSUs and 135,668 stock options to selected employees under its 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2022, and each vested RSU entitles the recipient to receive one Common Share without payment of additional consideration. The vesting of the PSUs is dependent on the Company's total shareholder return (the "TSR") performance relative to food and beverage companies in a designated index during the three-year period commencing January 1, 2021 and continuing through December 31, 2023, and the recipient's continued employment with the Company through April 15, 2024. The TSR for the Company and each of the companies in the designated index will be calculated using a 20-trading day average closing price as of December 31, 2023. The percentage of vested PSUs may range from 0% to 200% based on the Company's achievement of predetermined TSR thresholds. Each vested PSU entitles the recipient to receive one Common Share without payment of additional consideration. The stock options vest ratably on each of the first through third anniversaries of the grant date and expire on the tenth anniversary of the grant date. Each vested stock option entitles the recipient to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $14.77, which was the closing price of the Common Shares on April 15, 2021. The grant-date fair value of the RSUs was estimated to be $14.77 based on the closing price of the Common Shares on the date of grant. A grant-date fair value of $23.40 was estimated for the PSUs using a Monte Carlo valuation model, and a grant-date fair value of $8.33 was estimated for the stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the assumptions used to determine the fair values of the PSUs and stock options granted. PSUs Stock options Grant-date stock price $ 14.77 $ 14.77 Exercise price NA $ 14.77 Dividend yield 0% 0% Expected volatility (1) 76.9% 61.7% Risk-free interest rate (2) 0.3% 1.0% Expected life (in years) (3) 2.71 6.00 (1) Determined based on the historical volatility of the Common Shares over the performance period of the PSUs and expected life of the stock options. (2) Determined based on U.S. Treasury yields with a remaining term equal to the performance period of the PSUs and expected life of the stock options. (3) Determined based on the performance period of the PSUs and the mid-point of vesting (three years) and expiration (ten years) for the stock options. The aggregate grant-date fair value of the RSUs, PSUs and stock options was determined to be $3.2 million, which will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year requisite service period ending April 15, 2024. As at July 3, 2021, total compensation costs not yet recognized as an expense was $2.9 million.

Other Expense, Net

Other Expense, Net	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Expense, Net [Text Block]	10. Other Expense, Net The components of other expense (income) were as follows: Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Facility closure and related costs (1) 2,962 - 4,394 - Employee termination costs (recovery) (2) 1,161 (377 ) 1,161 193 Divestiture costs (3) 291 - 474 - Settlement loss, net (4) 163 - 163 - Product withdrawal recovery (5) - (322 ) - (322 ) Other 84 (136 ) 84 (151 ) 4,661 (835 ) 6,276 (280 ) (1) Facility closure and related costs For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized asset impairment charges of $3.0 million in connection with its decision to exit its leased South Gate, California, fruit ingredient processing facility in July 2021. In addition, for the two quarters ended July 3, 2021, facility closure costs include costs to complete the exit from the Company's Santa Maria, California, frozen fruit processing facility that commenced in the fourth quarter of 2020 and was substantially completed by February 2021. (2) Employee termination costs (recovery) For the quarter ended July 3, 2021, expense represents employee termination costs of $1.2 million for the approximately 60 employees impacted by the closure of the Company's fruit ingredient processing facility. For the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020, expense includes severance benefits of $0.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, for employees terminated in connection with the consolidation of the Company's corporate office functions into Minneapolis, Minnesota, net of reversal of $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of previously recognized stock-based compensation expense related to forfeited awards previously granted to terminated employees. (3) Divestiture costs For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, expense relates to professional fees incurred in connection with post-closing matters related to the divestiture of Tradin Organic. (4) Settlement loss, net For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, expense represents a $0.5 million loss on the settlement of an employment-related legal matter, partially offset by a gain related to a project cancellation. (5) Product withdrawal recovery For the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020, income represents the reversal of previously accrued costs related to a withdrawal of certain consumer-packaged products. These costs were recognized in other expense in 2016.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share [Text Block]	11. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were calculated as follows (shares in thousands): Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (918 ) $ (5,133 ) $ 754 $ (9,097 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series A Preferred Stock - (2,066 ) (1,212 ) (4,091 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series B-1 Preferred Stock (744 ) (538 ) (1,485 ) (538 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (1,662 ) (7,737 ) (1,943 ) (13,726 ) Earnings from discontinued operations - 6,140 - 13,465 Loss attributable to common shareholders $ (1,662 ) $ (1,597 ) $ (1,943 ) $ (261 ) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.15 ) From discontinued operations - 0.07 - 0.15 Basic loss per share $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.00 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (918 ) $ (5,133 ) $ 754 $ (9,097 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series A Preferred Stock - (2,066 ) (1,212 ) (4,091 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series B-1 Preferred Stock (744 ) (538 ) (1,485 ) (538 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (1,662 ) (7,737 ) (1,943 ) (13,726 ) Earnings from discontinued operations - 6,140 - 13,465 Loss attributable to common shareholders $ (1,662 ) $ (1,597 ) $ (1,943 ) $ (261 ) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Dilutive effect of the following: Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units (1) - - - - Series B-1 Preferred Stock (2) - - - - Series A Preferred Stock (3) - - - - Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.15 ) From discontinued operations - 0.07 - 0.15 Diluted loss per share $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.00 ) (1) For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, 2,764,865 (June 27, 2020 - 753,645) and 4,317,118 (June 27, 2020 - 876,593) potential common shares, respectively, were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share due to their effect of reducing the loss per share from continuing operations. Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options, RSUs, and certain contingently issuable PSUs. In addition, for the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, stock options and RSUs to purchase or receive 263,134 (June 27, 2020 - 2,629,179) and 260,634 (June 27, 2020 - 3,079,418) potential common shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive because the assumed proceeds exceeded the average market price of the Common Shares for the respective periods. (2) For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021 and June 27, 2020, it was more dilutive to assume the Series B-1 Preferred Stock was not converted into Common Shares and, therefore, the numerator of the diluted earnings per share calculation was not adjusted to add back the dividends and accretion on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock and the denominator was not adjusted to include 12,178,667 and 12,000,000 Common Shares issuable on an if-converted basis as at July 3, 2021 and June 27, 2020, respectively. (3) As described in note 8, on February 22, 2021, all shares of Series A Preferred Stock were exchanged for 12,633,427 Common Shares, representing 12.3% of the Company's issued and outstanding Common Shares on a post-exchange basis as at February 22, 2021. For the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020, it was more dilutive to assume the Series A Preferred Stock was not converted into Common Shares and, therefore, the numerator of the diluted earnings per share calculation was not adjusted to add back the dividends and accretion on the Series A Preferred Stock and the denominator was not adjusted to include 12,385,714 Common Shares issuable on an if-converted basis as at June 27, 2020.

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Text Block]	12. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Accounts receivable 5,118 17,612 (10,385 ) (251 ) Inventories (64,514 ) (33,858 ) (82,108 ) (727 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 7,420 7,827 14,920 1,543 Other operating assets and liabilities 1,654 705 5,595 8,145 (50,322 ) (7,714 ) (71,978 ) 8,710 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases (1) 16,275 116 17,289 193 Finance leases (see note 7(2)) - - 29,906 - Change in accrued additions to property, plant and equipment 1,397 3,229 (617 ) 2,502 Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock - 481 (1,769 ) 481 Dividends paid in kind on preferred stock - 1,700 - 1,700 Change in accrued transaction costs related to the divestiture of Tradin Organic (2) - - (13,380 ) - Change in accrued debt issuance costs - - (1,690 ) - (1) For the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the Company recognized additional operating right-of-use assets of $16.3 million and $17.3 million, respectively, together with a corresponding amount of operating lease liabilities, mainly related to the addition of a new warehouse facility and related equipment to support the Company's plant-based food and beverage operations. The initial term of the warehouse facility lease is approximately 10 years, and the operating lease liability was measured using the Company's incremental borrowing rate of approximately 4.50%. (2) For the two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the settlement of transaction costs related to the divestiture of Tradin Organic is included in investing activities of discontinued operations on consolidated statements of cash flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	13. Commitments and Contingencies Various claims and potential claims arising in the normal course of business are pending against the Company. It is the opinion of management that these claims or potential claims are without merit and the amount of potential liability, if any, to the Company is not determinable. Management believes the final determination of these claims or potential claims will not materially affect the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Segmented Information

Segmented Information	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segmented Information [Text Block]	14. Segmented Information The segment information below is presented on a continuing operations basis, with prior period information recast to reflect the reporting of Tradin Organic as discontinued operations. Following the divestiture of Tradin Organic, the composition of the Company's two continuing operating segments is as follows: Plant-Based Foods and Beverages includes plant-based beverages and liquid and dry ingredients (utilizing oat, almond, rice, soy, coconut, hemp, and other bases), as well as broths, teas, and nutritional beverages. In addition, Plant-Based Foods and Beverages includes packaged dry- and oil-roasted inshell sunflower and sunflower kernels, as well as corn-, soy-, and legume-based roasted snacks, and the processing and sale of raw sunflower inshell and kernel for food and feed applications. Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages includes individually quick frozen ("IQF") fruit for retail (including strawberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple, and other berries and blends), IQF and bulk frozen fruit for foodservice (including toppings, purées, and smoothies), and custom fruit preparations for industrial use. In addition, Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages includes fruit snacks, including bars, twists, ropes, and bite-sized varieties. Prior to the Company's exit from its fruit ingredient processing facility in July 2021 (see note 10), Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages also produced custom fruit preparations for industrial use. Corporate Services provides a variety of management, financial, information technology, treasury, and administration services to each of the Company's operating segments. When reviewing the operating results of the Company's operating segments, management uses segment revenues from external customers and segment operating income/loss to assess performance and allocate resources. Total segment operating income/loss includes general and administrative expenses incurred by Corporate Services and excludes other income/expense items and goodwill impairments. In addition, interest on corporate debt and income taxes are not allocated to the operating segments. Segment Revenues and Operating Income Reportable segment operating results for the quarters and two quarters ended July 3, 2021 and June 27, 2020 were as follows: Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Segment revenues from external customers Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 111,359 91,705 230,810 197,947 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 90,914 92,696 179,103 194,051 Total revenues from external customers 202,273 184,401 409,913 391,998 Segment operating income (loss) Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 8,641 10,484 21,958 24,337 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages (1,447 ) (2,016 ) (3,341 ) (6,718 ) Corporate Services (5,471 ) (8,844 ) (10,809 ) (15,236 ) Total segment operating income (loss) 1,723 (376 ) 7,808 2,383 Other income (expense), net (see note 10) (4,661 ) 835 (6,276 ) 280 Interest expense, net (1,631 ) (7,413 ) (3,291 ) (15,078 ) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (4,569 ) (6,954 ) (1,759 ) (12,415 ) Segment Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization by reportable segment for the quarters and two quarters ended July 3, 2021 and June 27, 2020 was as follows: Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 3,881 2,380 7,015 4,748 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 3,861 4,110 7,630 8,246 Corporate Services 1,168 1,165 2,308 2,386 Total depreciation and amortization 8,910 7,655 16,953 15,380

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation These interim consolidated financial statements of SunOpta Inc. (the "Company" or "SunOpta") have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, these condensed interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. Operating results for the quarter and two quarters ended July 3, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending January 1, 2022 or for any other period. The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, and have been prepared on a basis consistent with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended January 2, 2021. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2021.
Discontinued Operations [Policy Text Block]	Discontinued Operations As described in note 4, on December 30, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its organic ingredient sourcing and production business, Tradin Organic. With the divestiture, Tradin Organic qualified for reporting as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Accordingly, the operating results and cash flows of Tradin Organic for the quarter and two quarters ended June 27, 2020 have been reclassified to discontinued operations on the consolidated statements of operations and cash flows. In addition, unless otherwise indicated, the information disclosed below in these notes to the consolidated financial statements is presented on a continuing operations basis, with the comparative period information recast to reflect Tradin Organic as discontinued operations.
Fiscal Year [Policy Text Block]	Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the Company consists of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2021 is a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021. Fiscal year 2020 was a 53-week period ending on January 2, 2021, with quarterly periods ending on March 28, 2020, June 27, 2020, and September 26, 2020.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Policy Text Block]	Recent Accounting Pronouncements In March 2020 and January 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standard Updates 2020-04 and 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), that provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting to ease the financial reporting burden related to the transition away from LIBOR and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. The guidance in Topic 848 is effective upon issuance and can be applied prospectively for contract modifications and hedging relationships through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the guidance and does not expect it will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages Beverages and broths 87,494 68,451 182,980 155,221 Plant-based ingredients 7,578 6,284 15,422 12,196 Sunflower and roasted snacks 16,287 16,970 32,408 30,530 Total Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 111,359 91,705 230,810 197,947 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages Frozen fruit 64,076 75,079 127,531 150,286 Fruit-based ingredients 11,000 7,946 19,359 19,838 Fruit snacks 15,838 9,671 32,213 23,927 Total Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 90,914 92,696 179,103 194,051 Total revenues 202,273 184,401 409,913 391,998

Discontinued Operations (Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Schedule of disposal groups including discontinued operations income statement, balance sheet and additional disclosures [Table Text Block]	Quarter Two quarters ended June 27, 2020 June 27, 2020 $ $ Revenues 126,543 254,895 Cost of goods sold 110,110 221,915 Selling, general and administrative expenses (1) 6,419 13,692 Intangible asset amortization 333 783 Other expense (income), net 502 (1,351 ) Foreign exchange loss 473 597 Interest expense (2) 523 1,138 Earnings before gain of sale 8,183 18,121 Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes 8,183 18,121 Provision for income taxes 2,273 4,900 Loss attributable to non-controlling interests (230 ) (244 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 6,140 13,465

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]	July 3, 2021 January 2, 2021 $ $ Raw materials and work-in-process 135,892 78,210 Finished goods 98,848 75,280 Inventory reserves (4,884 ) (5,742 ) 229,856 147,748

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block]	July 3, 2021 January 2, 2021 $ $ Asset-Based Credit Facilities (1) 159,106 47,277 Finance lease liabilities (2) 42,899 18,813 Other 4,194 3,633 206,199 69,723 Less: current portion 7,597 3,478 198,602 66,245

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model [Table Text Block]	PSUs Stock options Grant-date stock price $ 14.77 $ 14.77 Exercise price NA $ 14.77 Dividend yield 0% 0% Expected volatility (1) 76.9% 61.7% Risk-free interest rate (2) 0.3% 1.0% Expected life (in years) (3) 2.71 6.00

Other Expense, Net (Tables)

Other Expense, Net (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Expense (Income) [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Facility closure and related costs (1) 2,962 - 4,394 - Employee termination costs (recovery) (2) 1,161 (377 ) 1,161 193 Divestiture costs (3) 291 - 474 - Settlement loss, net (4) 163 - 163 - Product withdrawal recovery (5) - (322 ) - (322 ) Other 84 (136 ) 84 (151 ) 4,661 (835 ) 6,276 (280 )

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (918 ) $ (5,133 ) $ 754 $ (9,097 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series A Preferred Stock - (2,066 ) (1,212 ) (4,091 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series B-1 Preferred Stock (744 ) (538 ) (1,485 ) (538 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (1,662 ) (7,737 ) (1,943 ) (13,726 ) Earnings from discontinued operations - 6,140 - 13,465 Loss attributable to common shareholders $ (1,662 ) $ (1,597 ) $ (1,943 ) $ (261 ) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.15 ) From discontinued operations - 0.07 - 0.15 Basic loss per share $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.00 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (918 ) $ (5,133 ) $ 754 $ (9,097 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series A Preferred Stock - (2,066 ) (1,212 ) (4,091 ) Less: dividends and accretion on Series B-1 Preferred Stock (744 ) (538 ) (1,485 ) (538 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (1,662 ) (7,737 ) (1,943 ) (13,726 ) Earnings from discontinued operations - 6,140 - 13,465 Loss attributable to common shareholders $ (1,662 ) $ (1,597 ) $ (1,943 ) $ (261 ) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Dilutive effect of the following: Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units (1) - - - - Series B-1 Preferred Stock (2) - - - - Series A Preferred Stock (3) - - - - Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 105,676 89,089 100,898 88,625 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.15 ) From discontinued operations - 0.07 - 0.15 Diluted loss per share $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.02 ) $ (0.00 )

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Accounts receivable 5,118 17,612 (10,385 ) (251 ) Inventories (64,514 ) (33,858 ) (82,108 ) (727 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 7,420 7,827 14,920 1,543 Other operating assets and liabilities 1,654 705 5,595 8,145 (50,322 ) (7,714 ) (71,978 ) 8,710 Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases (1) 16,275 116 17,289 193 Finance leases (see note 7(2)) - - 29,906 - Change in accrued additions to property, plant and equipment 1,397 3,229 (617 ) 2,502 Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock - 481 (1,769 ) 481 Dividends paid in kind on preferred stock - 1,700 - 1,700 Change in accrued transaction costs related to the divestiture of Tradin Organic (2) - - (13,380 ) - Change in accrued debt issuance costs - - (1,690 ) -

Segmented Information (Tables)

Segmented Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Segment revenues from external customers Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 111,359 91,705 230,810 197,947 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 90,914 92,696 179,103 194,051 Total revenues from external customers 202,273 184,401 409,913 391,998 Segment operating income (loss) Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 8,641 10,484 21,958 24,337 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages (1,447 ) (2,016 ) (3,341 ) (6,718 ) Corporate Services (5,471 ) (8,844 ) (10,809 ) (15,236 ) Total segment operating income (loss) 1,723 (376 ) 7,808 2,383 Other income (expense), net (see note 10) (4,661 ) 835 (6,276 ) 280 Interest expense, net (1,631 ) (7,413 ) (3,291 ) (15,078 ) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (4,569 ) (6,954 ) (1,759 ) (12,415 )
Schedule of Segment Depreciation and Amortization [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended Two quarters ended July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 July 3, 2021 June 27, 2020 $ $ $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 3,881 2,380 7,015 4,748 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 3,861 4,110 7,630 8,246 Corporate Services 1,168 1,165 2,308 2,386 Total depreciation and amortization 8,910 7,655 16,953 15,380

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Operating cycle of company	The fiscal year of the Company consists of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to December 31. Fiscal year 2021 is a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021. Fiscal year 2020 was a 53-week period ending on January 2, 2021, with quarterly periods ending on March 28, 2020, June 27, 2020, and September 26, 2020.

Revenue (Disclosure of disaggre

Revenue (Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	$ 202,273	$ 184,401	$ 409,913	$ 391,998
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	111,359	91,705	230,810	197,947
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Beverages and broths [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	87,494	68,451	182,980	155,221
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Plant-based ingredients [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	7,578	6,284	15,422	12,196
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Sunflower and roasted snacks [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	16,287	16,970	32,408	30,530
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	90,914	92,696	179,103	194,051
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Frozen Fruit [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	64,076	75,079	127,531	150,286
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Fruit-based ingredients [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	11,000	7,946	19,359	19,838
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Fruit snacks [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	$ 15,838	$ 9,671	$ 32,213	$ 23,927

Acquisition of Dream and West_2

Acquisition of Dream and WestSoy Brands (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 15, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase price allocated to acquired inventories		$ 64,514	$ 33,858	$ 82,108	$ 727
Purchase price allocated to acquired brand name intangible assets		$ 25,073	$ 0	$ 25,073	$ 0
Dream and WestSoy plant-based beverage brands [Member] | Hain Celestial Group, Inc. [Member]
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash purchase price	$ 33,000
Final purchase price	31,700
Transaction costs	400
Purchase price allocated to acquired inventories	6,600
Purchase price allocated to acquired brand name intangible assets	$ 25,100
Estimated useful life of intangible assets	15 years
Tranche B Subfacility [Member]
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 20,000
Revolving credit facility, term	2 years

Discontinued Operations (Narrat

Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) - Tradin Organic [Member] € in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021USD ($)	Dec. 30, 2020EUR (€)	Dec. 30, 2020USD ($)
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash consideration		€ 305.1	$ 373.7
Divestiture transaction costs	$ 13.4
Contingent consideration	$ 0.2

Discontinued Operations - (Disc

Discontinued Operations - (Disclosure of disposal groups including discontinued operations income statement, balance sheet and additional disclosures) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Earnings from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 6,140	$ 0	$ 13,465
Tradin Organic [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues		126,543		254,895
Cost of goods sold		110,110		221,915
Selling, general and administrative expenses		6,419		13,692
Intangible asset amortization		333		783
Other expense (income), net		502		(1,351)
Foreign exchange loss		473		597
Interest expense		523		1,138
Earnings before gain of sale		8,183		18,121
Earnings from discontinued operations before income taxes		8,183		18,121
Provision for income taxes		2,273		4,900
Loss attributable to non-controlling interests		(230)		(244)
Earnings from discontinued operations		$ 6,140		$ 13,465

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021USD ($)	Jun. 27, 2020MXN ($)	Jul. 03, 2021USD ($)	Jun. 27, 2020MXN ($)	Jan. 02, 2021USD ($)	Sep. 26, 2020USD ($)
Forward foreign currency contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount		$ 11.5		$ 11.5
Realized gain on derivative contracts		$ 0.2		$ 0.2
Not designated as hedging instruments [Member] | Foreign currency put and call option contracts (a zero-cost collar) [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 1.1		$ 1.1			$ 11.8
Collar ceiling rate of Mexican pesos to US dollar	24		24
Floor rate of Mexican pesos to US dollar	21.14		21.14
Unrealized gains included in other current assets	$ 0.1		$ 0.1		$ 0.8
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts	(0.3)		(0.7)
Derivative instruments gain (loss) recognized in income net	$ 0.3		$ 0.5

Inventories (Disclosure of inve

Inventories (Disclosure of inventory, current) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and work-in-process	$ 135,892	$ 78,210
Finished goods	98,848	75,280
Inventory reserves	(4,884)	(5,742)
Total Inventory, Net	$ 229,856	$ 147,748

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 15, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Lessee, finance lease, description		During the first quarter of 2021, the Company recognized additional finance lease liabilities of $29.9 million in the aggregate, together with a corresponding amount of right-of-use assets recorded in property, plant and equipment, related to the addition of new plant-based beverage and ingredient extraction processing and packaging equipment. The finance leases have implicit rates of interest of 8.08% to 8.85% and lease terms of five years.
Tranche A Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 250
Line of credit facility, interest rate description		Borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities bear interest based on various reference rates including LIBOR plus an applicable margin. With respect to loans under the Tranche A Subfacility, the applicable margin is set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter and will range from 0.50% to 1.00% for base rate borrowings and from 1.50% to 2.00% for eurocurrency rate, bankers' acceptance rate and European base rate borrowings, with a reduction of 0.25% when the Company's total leverage ratio is less than a specific threshold on or after the one-year anniversary of the closing date of the Asset-Based Credit Facilities. Borrowings under the Tranche B Subfacility bear interest based on various reference rates including LIBOR plus an applicable margin ranging from 2.50% to 3.00%, with a reduction of 0.25% when the Company's total leverage ratio is less than a specific threshold on or after the one-year anniversary of the closing date of the Asset-Based Credit Facilities. With respect to loans under the Term Loan Facility, the applicable margin will be set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter and will range from 1.25% to 1.75% for base rate borrowings and from 2.25% to 2.75% for eurocurrency rate, bankers' acceptance rate and European base rate borrowings. In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities, the Company is required to pay commitment fees quarterly, in arrears, equal to (i) 0.25% of the average daily undrawn portion of the Revolving Credit Facilities and (ii) 0.375% of the undrawn portion of the Term Loan Facility. For the two quarters ended July 3, 2021, the weighted-average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facilities was 2.21%.
Line of Credit Facility, Covenant Terms		The Asset-Based Credit Facilities are subject to a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company's ability to create liens on assets; sell assets and enter in sale and leaseback transactions; pay dividends, prepay junior lien and unsecured indebtedness and make other restricted payments; incur additional indebtedness, including finance lease obligations in excess of $150 million, and make guarantees; make investments, loans or advances, including acquisitions; and engage in mergers or consolidations. In addition, the Company and its restricted subsidiaries are required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 if excess availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million or (ii) 10% of the lesser of (x) the aggregate commitments under the Revolving Credit Facilities and (y) the aggregate borrowing base. As at July 3, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement.
Tranche A Subfacility [Member] | Amendment To Credit Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 230
Tranche A Subfacility [Member] | Amendment To Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		250
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 75
Tranche B Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 20
Debt instrument, term	2 years
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal	$ 2.5

Long-Term Debt (Disclosure of l

Long-Term Debt (Disclosure of long-term debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2021	Jan. 02, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Asset-Based Credit Facilities	$ 159,106	$ 47,277
Finance lease liabilities	42,899	18,813
Other	4,194	3,633
Total Long-term and Current Term Debt	206,199	69,723
Less: current portion	7,597	3,478
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities, Total	$ 198,602	$ 66,245

Preferred Stock (Narrative) (De

Preferred Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 22, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021	Apr. 03, 2021	Sep. 26, 2020	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Apr. 24, 2020	Oct. 07, 2016
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred stock accretion to redemption value		$ 135			$ 423	$ 437	$ 748
Payments of Dividends		609			0	4,029	1,700
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Paid-in-kind		0			1,700	0	1,700
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | Oaktree Organics, L.P. and Oaktree Huntington Investment Fund II, L.P.
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Convertible Preferred Stock, Shares Issued upon Conversion	12,633,427
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued									85,000
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	$ 87,500								$ 85,000
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price	$ 7
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage	8.00%
Preferred Stock Issuance Costs	$ 300								$ 6,000
Remaining Unamortized Issuance Costs	900
Payments of Dividends	1,000					$ 1,800
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Paid-in-kind	3,400
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value	$ 85,000
Conversion of Stock, Description						On February 22, 2021 (the "Exchange Date"), Oaktree exchanged all of their shares of Series A Preferred Stock for 12,633,427 shares of common stock of the Company ("Common Shares") at an exchange price of $7.00. Prior to the exchange, the Series A Preferred Stock provided for a cumulative dividend of 8.0% per year. On the Exchange Date, the Company paid cash dividends of $1.0 million on the Series A Preferred Stock for the period January 1, 2021 to February 22, 2021. In addition, in the first quarter of 2021, the Company paid cash dividends of $1.8 million on Series A Preferred Stock related to the fourth quarter of 2020. Subsequent to the Exchange Date, the Company is no longer required to pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock. As at the Exchange Date, the carrying amount of the Series A Preferred Stock was $87.5 million, comprised of the initial liquidation preference of $85.0 million in the aggregate, together with $3.4 million of dividends paid in kind for the first and second quarters of 2020, less remaining unamortized issuance costs of $0.9 million. As at the Exchange Date, the Company derecognized the carrying amount of the Series A Preferred Stock and recognized a corresponding amount for the Common Shares issued on exchange, net of share issuance costs of $0.3 million. In connection with the exchange of the Series A Preferred Stock, all 12,633,427 Special Shares, Series 1 previously issued to Oaktree were redeemed by the Company. The Special Shares, Series 1 entitled Oaktree to one vote per Special Share, Series 1 on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Shares.
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member] | Stock issued to each recipient [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued								15,000
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member] | Oaktree and Engaged [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued								30,000
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued								$ 30,000
Preferred Stock Issuance Costs								$ 3,200
Preferred stock accretion to redemption value		$ 100			$ 100	$ 300	$ 100
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share					$ 1,015		$ 1,015	$ 1,000
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Terms						Cumulative preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series B-1 Preferred Stock at an annualized rate of 8.0% of the Series B-1 Liquidation Preference prior to September 30, 2029, and 10.0% of the liquidation preference thereafter (subject to an increase of 1.0% per quarter, up to a maximum rate of 5.0% per quarter on the occurrence of certain events of non-compliance).
Payments of Dividends			$ 600	$ 600
Dividends, Preferred Stock, Paid-in-kind					$ 400
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value					$ 30,400		$ 30,400
Accrued Unpaid Dividends						$ 600
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Terms						At any time, the Series B-1 Preferred Stock may be exchanged, in whole or in part, into the number of Common Shares equal to, per share of Series B-1 Preferred Stock, the quotient of the Series B Liquidation Preference divided by $2.50 (such price, the "Series B-1 Exchange Price" and such quotient, the "Series B-1 Exchange Rate").
Convertible Preferred Stock, Settlement Terms						SunOpta Foods may cause the holders of the Series B-1 Preferred Stock to exchange all of their shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock into a number of Common Shares equal to the number of shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock outstanding multiplied by the Series B-1 Exchange Rate if (i) fewer than 10% of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock issued on April 24, 2020 remain outstanding, or (ii) on or after April 24, 2023, the average volume-weighted average price of the Common Shares during the then preceding 20 trading day period is greater than 200% of the Series B-1 Exchange Price then in effect. At any time, if a holder of Series B-1 Preferred Stock elects to exchange, or SunOpta Foods causes an exchange of Series B Preferred Stock, the number of Common Shares delivered to each applicable holder may not cause such holder's beneficial ownership to exceed 19.99% of the Common Shares that would be outstanding immediately following such exchange (the "Series B-1 Exchange Cap").
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Shares Issuable		12,178,667				12,178,667
Preferred stock exchange, description of exchange price						The Series B-1 Exchange Price is subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments, including a weighted-average adjustment for issuances of Common Shares below the Series B-1 Exchange Price, provided that the Series B-1 Exchange Price may not be lower than $2.00 (subject to adjustment in certain circumstances).
Series B Preferred Stock [Member] | Oaktree and Engaged [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Terms						Oaktree and Engaged are entitled to vote the Series B-1 Preferred Stock with the Common Shares on an as-exchanged basis, subject to a permanent 19.99% voting cap. As a result of the voting cap, each of Oaktree and Engaged will only be able to vote its Series B-1 Preferred Stock to the extent that, when taken together with any other voting securities each investor controls, such votes do not exceed 19.99% of the votes eligible to be cast by all security holders of the Company. On April 24, 2020, the Company designated Special Shares, Series 2 to serve as the mechanism for attaching exchanged voting rights to the Series B-1 Preferred Stock. The Special Shares, Series 2 entitle the holder thereof to one vote per Special Share, Series 2 on all matters submitted to a vote of the holders of Common Shares, voting together as a single class, subject to certain exceptions. The Special Shares, Series 2 are not transferrable and the voting rights associated with the Special Shares, Series 2 will terminate upon the transfer of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock to a third party, other than an affiliate of Oaktree or Engaged, as applicable. As at July 3, 2021, 6,089,333 Special Shares, Series 2 were issued to Engaged, equal to the number of Common Shares issuable to Engaged on the exchange of all of the shares of Series B-1 Preferred Stock held by it, and no Special Shares, Series 2 were issued to Oaktree, as Oaktree was subject to the Series B-1 Exchange Cap.
Special Voting Shares, issued and outstanding		6,089,333				6,089,333

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 15, 2021	Mar. 30, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate grant-date fair value				$ 3,200,000
Vesting period				3 years
Compensation costs related to awards not yet recognized			$ 2,900	$ 2,900
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of vesting PSU's				0.00%
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of vesting PSU's				200.00%
2020 Short-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs")
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued during period, shares, vesting of performance share units			2,742,469
Stock issued during period, shares, shares sold to cover statutory income tax withholding			1,177,397
2021 Short-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs")
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted to certain employees		612,947
Description of award vesting rights		The vesting of these PSUs is subject to the Company achieving a predetermined measure of adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2021 and subject to each employee's continued employment with the Company through March 30, 2022 (the requisite service period). The aggregate grant-date fair value of these PSUs was estimated to be $8.7 million based on a closing price of $14.25 for the Common Shares on the date of grant. Each reporting period, the number of PSUs that are expected to vest is redetermined and the aggregate grant-date fair value of the redetermined number of PSUs is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining requisite service period less amounts previously recognized.
Aggregate grant-date fair value		$ 8,700
Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$ 14.25
Compensation expense			$ 2,200,000
Compensation costs related to awards not yet recognized			$ 6,100,000	$ 6,100,000
2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs")
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted to certain employees	70,513
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 23.40
2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted to certain employees	26,305
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 14.77
2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock options granted to selected employees	135,668
Exercise price of vested options to purchase common shares	$ 14.77
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 8.33

Stock-Based Compensation (Discl

Stock-Based Compensation (Disclosure of stock options granted using Black-Scholes option pricing model) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021$ / shares
PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant-date stock price	$ 14.77
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	76.90%
Risk-free interest rate	0.30%
Expected life of options (in years)	2 years 8 months 15 days
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant-date stock price	$ 14.77
Exercise price	$ 14.77
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	61.70%
Risk-free interest rate	1.00%
Expected life of options (in years)	6 years

Other Expense, Net (Narrative)

Other Expense, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Impairment of long-lived assets	$ 2,962	$ 0	$ 2,962	$ 0
Employee termination costs (recovery)	1,161	(377)	1,161	193
Reversal of previously recognized stock-based compensation expense related to forfeited awards		400		900
Loss on the settlement of employment-related legal matter	$ 500		$ 500
Value Creation Plan [Member]
Other Income And Expenses [Line Items]
Employee termination costs (recovery)		$ 100		$ 1,100

Other Expense, Net (Disclosure

Other Expense, Net (Disclosure of other expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Facility closure and related costs	$ 2,962	$ 0	$ 4,394	$ 0
Employee termination costs (recovery)	1,161	(377)	1,161	193
Divestiture costs	291	0	474	0
Settlement loss, net	163	0	163	0
Product withdrawal recovery	0	(322)	0	(322)
Other	84	(136)	84	(151)
Total Other Expense, net	$ 4,661	$ (835)	$ 6,276	$ (280)

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narr

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 22, 2021	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount		2,764,865	753,645	4,317,118	876,593
Stock options and restricted stock units [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount		263,134	2,629,179	260,634	3,079,418
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Common shares issuable on an if-converted basis adjusted to diluted EPS		12,178,667	12,000,000	12,178,667	12,000,000
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Common shares issuable on an if-converted basis adjusted to diluted EPS			12,385,714		12,385,714
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | Oaktree Capital Management L.P. [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Series A Preferred Stock exchanged for common shares	12,633,427
Percentage of issued and outstanding common shares on a post-exchange basis	12.30%

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Disc

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Disclosure of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ (918)	$ (5,133)	$ 754	$ (9,097)
Less: dividends and accretion	(744)	(2,604)	(2,697)	(4,629)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(1,662)	(7,737)	(1,943)	(13,726)
Earnings from discontinued operations	0	6,140	0	13,465
Loss attributable to common shareholders	$ (1,662)	$ (1,597)	$ (1,943)	$ (261)
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	105,676	89,089	100,898	88,625
From continuing operations	$ (0.02)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.15)
From discontinued operations	0	0.07	0	0.15
Basic earnings (loss) per share	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ 0
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	$ (918)	$ (5,133)	$ 754	$ (9,097)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(1,662)	(7,737)	(1,943)	(13,726)
Earnings from discontinued operations	0	6,140	0	13,465
Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ (1,662)	$ (1,597)	$ (1,943)	$ (261)
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	105,676	89,089	100,898	88,625
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	105,676	89,089	100,898	88,625
From continuing operations	$ (0.02)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.15)
From discontinued operations	0	0.07	0	0.15
Diluted loss per share	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ (0.02)	$ 0
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Less: dividends and accretion	$ 0	$ (2,066)	$ (1,212)	$ (4,091)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Less: dividends and accretion on Preferred Stock	$ 0	$ (2,066)	$ (1,212)	$ (4,091)
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	0	0	0	0
Series B Preferred Stock [Member]
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Less: dividends and accretion	$ (744)	$ (538)	$ (1,485)	$ (538)
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Less: dividends and accretion on Preferred Stock	$ (744)	$ (538)	$ (1,485)	$ (538)
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	0	0	0	0
Stock options and restricted stock units [Member]
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	0	0	0	0

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Additional operating right-of-use assets	$ 16,275	$ 116	$ 17,289	$ 193
Initial term of warehouse facility lease	10 years		10 years
Operating lease, incremental borrowing rate	4.50%		4.50%

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_4

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Disclosure of supplemental cash flow information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable	$ (5,118)	$ 17,612	$ (10,385)	$ (251)
Inventories	(64,514)	(33,858)	(82,108)	(727)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	7,420	7,827	14,920	1,543
Other operating assets and liabilities	1,654	705	5,595	8,145
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Total	(50,322)	(7,714)	(71,978)	8,710
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases	16,275	116	17,289	193
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Finance leases	0	0	29,906	0
Change in accrued additions to property, plant and equipment	1,397	3,229	(617)	2,502
Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock	0	481	(1,769)	481
Dividends paid in kind on preferred stock	0	1,700	0	1,700
Change in accrued transaction costs related to the divestiture of Tradin Organic	0	0	(13,380)	0
Change in accrued debt issuance costs	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1,690)	$ 0

Segmented Information (Disclosu

Segmented Information (Disclosure of segment revenues and operating income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	$ 202,273	$ 184,401	$ 409,913	$ 391,998
Segment operating income (loss)	1,723	(376)	7,808	2,383
Other income (expense), net	(4,661)	835	(6,276)	280
Interest expense, net	(1,631)	(7,413)	(3,291)	(15,078)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	(4,569)	(6,954)	(1,759)	(12,415)
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	111,359	91,705	230,810	197,947
Segment operating income (loss)	8,641	10,484	21,958	24,337
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment revenues from external customers	90,914	92,696	179,103	194,051
Segment operating income (loss)	(1,447)	(2,016)	(3,341)	(6,718)
Corporate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ (5,471)	$ (8,844)	$ (10,809)	$ (15,236)

Segmented Information (Disclo_2

Segmented Information (Disclosure of segment depreciation and amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020	Jul. 03, 2021	Jun. 27, 2020
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 8,910	$ 7,655	$ 16,953	$ 15,380
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	3,881	2,380	7,015	4,748
Fruit-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	3,861	4,110	7,630	8,246
Corporate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 1,168	$ 1,165	$ 2,308	$ 2,386