SunOpta (STKL) 10-Q 12 May 22 2022 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	May 06, 2022
Entity Registrant Name	SUNOPTA INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0000351834
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 2, 2022
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Transition Report	false
Document Quarterly Report	true
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		107,592,925
Entity Filer Category	Large 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	7078 Shady Oak Road
Entity Address, City or Town	Eden Prairie
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	55344
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
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 240,173	$ 207,640
Cost of goods sold	212,182	177,651
Gross profit	27,991	29,989
Selling, general and administrative expenses	21,935	20,874
Intangible asset amortization	2,612	2,194
Other expense, net	287	1,615
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	(472)	836
Earnings from continuing operations before the following	3,629	4,470
Interest expense, net	2,530	1,660
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	1,099	2,810
Income tax expense	445	1,138
Earnings from continuing operations	654	1,672
Earnings from discontinued operations	3,566	0
Net earnings	4,220	1,672
Dividends and accretion on preferred stock	(755)	(1,953)
Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 3,465	$ (281)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
From continuing operations	$ 0	$ 0
From discontinued operations	0.03	0
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share	$ (0.03)	$ 0
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (000s)
Basic	107,399	96,120
Diluted	107,399	96,120

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 495	$ 227
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $978 and $889, respectively	98,220	84,702
Inventories	217,975	220,143
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	16,040	16,638
Income taxes recoverable	8,130	8,259
Total current assets	340,860	329,969
Property, plant and equipment, net	245,898	219,537
Operating lease right-of-use assets	43,174	47,245
Intangible assets, net	145,828	148,440
Goodwill	3,998	3,998
Other assets	6,057	5,930
Total assets	785,815	755,119
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	135,518	121,430
Current portion of long-term debt	17,864	9,760
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	10,104	12,203
Total current liabilities	163,486	143,393
Long-term debt	231,822	214,843
Operating lease liabilities	37,185	39,028
Long-term liabilities	4,034	2,241
Deferred income taxes	10,758	22,485
Total liabilities	447,285	421,990
Preferred stock	28,291	28,145
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common shares, no par value, unlimited shares authorized, 107,578,653 shares issued (January 1, 2022 - 107,359,826)	437,451	436,463
Additional paid-in capital	24,042	23,240
Accumulated deficit	(152,617)	(156,082)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,363	1,363
Total shareholders' equity	310,239	304,984
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 785,815	$ 755,119

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for credit losses	$ 978	$ 889
Common Stock, No Par Value	$ 0	$ 0
Common Stock Shares Issued	107,578,653	107,359,826

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]	Total
Balance at Jan. 02, 2021	$ 326,545	$ 37,862	$ (147,741)	$ 1,363	$ 218,029
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 02, 2021	90,194
Exchange of Series A preferred stock, net of share issuance costs of $262	$ 87,213				87,213
Exchange of Series A preferred stock, net of share issuance costs of $262 (in share)	12,633
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 126				126
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	10
Stock incentive plan	$ 4,938	(2,424)			2,514
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	775
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(6,071)			(6,071)
Stock-based compensation		3,973			3,973
Net earnings			1,672		1,672
Dividends on preferred stock			(1,651)		(1,651)
Accretion on preferred stock			(302)		(302)
Balance at Apr. 03, 2021	$ 418,822	33,340	(148,022)	1,363	305,503
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 03, 2021	103,612
Balance at Jan. 01, 2022	$ 436,463	23,240	(156,082)	1,363	304,984
Balance (in shares) at Jan. 01, 2022	107,360
Employee stock purchase plan	$ 134				134
Employee stock purchase plan (in shares)	31
Stock incentive plan	$ 854	(738)			116
Stock incentive plan (in shares)	188
Withholding taxes on stock-based awards		(89)			(89)
Stock-based compensation		1,629			1,629
Earnings from continuing operations			654		654
Earnings from discontinued operations			3,566		3,566
Net earnings					4,220
Dividends on preferred stock			(609)		(609)
Accretion on preferred stock			(146)		(146)
Balance at Apr. 02, 2022	$ 437,451	$ 24,042	$ (152,617)	$ 1,363	$ 310,239
Balance (in shares) at Apr. 02, 2022	107,579

Consolidated Statements of Sh_2

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Share issuance costs	$ 0	$ 262

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Operating activities
Net earnings	$ 4,220	$ 1,672
Earnings from discontinued operations	3,566	0
Earnings from continuing operations	654	1,672
Items not affecting cash:
Depreciation and amortization	9,413	8,043
Amortization of debt issuance costs	375	285
Deferred income taxes	80	837
Stock-based compensation	1,629	3,973
Other	111	(169)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities	3,281	(21,656)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations	15,543	(7,015)
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(25,722)	(9,297)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,204	1,350
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations	(24,518)	(7,947)
Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations	0	(13,380)
Net cash used in investing activities	(24,518)	(21,327)
Financing activities
Increase (decrease) under revolving credit facilities	(10,305)	41,585
Borrowings of long-term debt	22,897	486
Repayment of long-term debt	(2,395)	(4,085)
Payment of debt issuance costs	(506)	(1,828)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and employee share purchases	250	2,640
Payment of withholding taxes on stock-based awards	(89)	(6,071)
Payment of cash dividends on preferred stock	(609)	(3,420)
Payment of share issuance costs	0	(262)
Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations	9,243	29,045
Net cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations	0	(200)
Net cash provided by financing activities	9,243	28,845
Increase in cash and cash equivalents in the period	268	503
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations:
Cash and cash equivalent, beginning of the period	227	251
Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period	$ 495	$ 754

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
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 United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("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 ended April 2, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 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 1, 2022. 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 1, 2022. 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 2022 is a 52-week period ending on December 31, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 2, 2022, July 2, 2022, and October 1, 2022. Fiscal year 2021 was a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories [Text Block]	2. Inventories April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Raw materials and work-in-process 133,989 143,381 Finished goods 89,026 81,546 Inventory reserves (5,040 ) (4,784 ) 217,975 220,143

Leases

Leases	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Leases [Text Block]	3. Leases The Company leases certain manufacturing plants, warehouses, offices, machinery and equipment, and vehicles. At the lease commencement date, the Company classifies a lease as a finance lease if it has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the right-of-use assets, otherwise the lease is classified as an operating lease. The following tables present supplemental information related to leases: Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Lease Costs Operating lease cost 3,211 3,572 Finance lease cost: Depreciation of right-of-use assets 1,888 1,255 Interest on lease liabilities 773 434 Sublease income - (128 ) Net lease cost 5,872 5,133 April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Balance Sheet Classification Operating leases: Operating lease right-of-use assets 43,174 47,245 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 10,104 12,203 Operating lease liabilities 37,185 39,028 Total operating lease liabilities 47,289 51,231 Finance leases: Property, plant and equipment, gross 94,291 66,060 Accumulated depreciation (12,236 ) (10,348 ) Property, plant and equipment, net 82,055 55,712 Current portion of long-term debt 17,676 9,760 Long-term debt 66,127 43,034 Total finance lease liabilities 83,803 52,794 Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Cash Flow Information Cash paid (received) for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases 3,082 3,745 Operating cash flows from finance leases 773 527 Financing cash flows from finance leases: Cash paid under finance leases (1) 2,394 3,346 Cash received under finance leases (2) (18,723 ) - Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases 399 1,014 Finance leases 14,680 29,906 Right-of-use assets and liabilities reduced through lease terminations or modifications: Operating leases (1,949 ) - Finance leases - (686 ) (1) (2) April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 Other Information Weighted-average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 7.5 7.4 Finance leases 4.1 4.3 Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 5.0% 5.0% Finance leases 6.3% 6.6% Operating leases Finance leases $ $ Maturities of Lease Liabilities Remainder of 2022 5,978 15,319 2023 10,182 23,616 2024 8,309 23,552 2025 6,287 21,729 2026 5,249 11,203 Thereafter 21,639 488 Total lease payments 57,644 95,907 Less: imputed interest (10,355 ) (12,104 ) Total lease liabilities 47,289 83,803

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt [Text Block]	4. Long-Term Debt April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Asset-based credit facilities: Revolving credit facilities 145,158 153,293 Term loan facility 15,780 11,606 Total asset-based credit facilities 160,938 164,899 Finance lease liabilities (see note 3) 83,803 52,794 Other 4,945 6,910 Total debt 249,686 224,603 Less: current portion 17,864 9,760 Total long-term debt 231,822 214,843 Asset-Based Credit Facilities On December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), as amended by the First Amendment, dated as of April 15, 2021, the Second Amendment, dated as of July 2, 2021, and the Third Amendment, dated as of February 25, 2022, 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, $230 million asset-based revolving credit facility, subject to borrowing base capacity (the "Tranche A Subfacility"), a two-year, $20 million first-in-last-out tranche, subject to a separate borrowing base applicable to certain eligible accounts receivable and inventory with advance rates separate from the Tranche A Subfacility (the "Tranche B Subfacility", and together with the Tranche A Subfacility, 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 March 31, 2023 (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. Commencing in March 2023, the Term Loan Facility is repayable in monthly installments equal to 1/84 th Borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities bear interest based on various reference rates, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus applicable margins, which are set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter. For the quarter ended April 2, 2022, the weighted-average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities was 2.42%. As at April 2, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement.

Series B1 Preferred Stock

Series B1 Preferred Stock	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Class of Stock Disclosures [Abstract]
Series B-1 Preferred Stock	5. Series B-1 Preferred Stock As at April 2, 2022, SunOpta Foods had 30,000 shares of Series B-1 preferred stock issued and outstanding, with a current liquidation preference of $1,015 per share, or $30.4 million in the aggregate. At any time, the Series B-1 preferred stock may be exchanged, in whole or in part, into the number of shares of the Company's common stock ("Common Shares") equal to, per share of Series B-1 preferred stock, the quotient of the liquidation preference divided by an exchange price of $2.50. On or after April 24, 2023, 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 if the volume-weighted average price of the Common Shares during the then preceding 20 trading day period is greater than 200% of the exchange price then in effect. Preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series B-1 preferred stock at an annualized rate of 8.0% of the liquidation preference prior to September 30, 2029, and 10.0% of the liquidation preference thereafter. In the first quarter of 2022, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.6 million related to the fourth quarter of 2021. As at April 2, 2022, the Company accrued unpaid dividends of $0.6 million for the first quarter of 2022, which are recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. 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 liquidation preference at such time, plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The carrying value of the Series B-1 preferred stock is being accreted to the redemption value through charges to accumulated deficit, which amounted to $0.1 million for the quarter ended April 2, 2022 (April 3, 2021 - $0.1 million).

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation [Text Block]	6. Stock-Based Compensation On March 31, 2022, the Company granted a total of 1,271,371 performance share units ("PSUs") to certain employees of the Company under its 2022 Short-Term Incentive Plan ("STIP"). The vesting of these PSUs is subject to the Company achieving a predetermined measure of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for fiscal 2022 and subject to each employee's continued employment with the Company through March 31, 2023 (the requisite service period). The weighted-average grant-date fair value of each PSU was estimated to be $5.02 based on the closing price of the Common Shares on the date of grant. As at April 2, 2022, the remaining compensation cost related to these PSUs not yet recognized as an expense was determined to be $6.3 million, which will be amortized over the remaining requisite service period. On March 30, 2022, all outstanding PSUs previously granted to certain employees of the Company in connection with the Company's 2021 STIP were cancelled because the fiscal year 2021 performance condition was not achieved. No compensation expense was recognized related to these PSUs. The following table summarizes PSU activity for the quarter ended April 2, 2022: Weighted- average grant- PSUs date fair value Non-vested, beginning of period 670,171 $ 11.77 Granted 1,271,371 5.02 Vested (58,235 ) 4.91 Cancelled (553,706 ) 13.87 Non-vested, end of period 1,329,601 $ 5.02 Subsequent to the first quarter of 2022, on April 8, 2022, the Company granted an additional 479,564 PSUs to certain other employees of the Company under the 2022 STIP. The vesting date and requisite service period of these PSUs are on the same basis as the PSUs above granted on March 31, 2022. The aggregate grant-date fair value of these PSUs was estimated to be $2.9 million based on a closing price of $5.95 for the Common Shares on the date of grant, which will be amortized over the requisite service period. In addition, on May 5, 2022, the Company granted 92,877 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 522,878 PSUs and 1,761,118 stock options to selected employees under its 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 5, 2023, and each vested RSU entitles the employee to receive one Common Share without payment of additional consideration. The vesting of the PSUs is dependent on the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR") performance relative to food and beverage companies in a designated index during the three-year period commencing January 1, 2022 and continuing through December 31, 2024, and the employee's continued employment with the Company through May 5, 2025. 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, 2024. 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 employee to receive one Common Share without payment of additional consideration, with the Board of Directors having the option to settle vested PSUs in whole or part in cash in lieu of Common Shares. 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 employee to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $5.91, which was the closing price of the Common Shares on May 5, 2022. The grant-date fair value of each RSU was estimated to be $5.91 based on the closing price of the Common Shares on the date of grant. A grant-date fair value of $8.48 was estimated for each PSU using a Monte Carlo valuation model, and a grant-date fair value of $3.48 was estimated for each stock option 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 $ 5.91 $ 5.91 Exercise price NA $ 5.91 Dividend yield 0% 0% Expected volatility (a) 67.8% 61.6% Risk-free interest rate (b) 2.8% 3.0% Expected life (in years) (c) 2.7 6.0 (a) (b) (c) The aggregate grant-date fair value of the RSUs, PSUs and stock options granted under the 2022 LTIP was determined to be $11.1 million, which will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year requisite service period ending May 5, 2025.

Other Expense, Net

Other Expense, Net	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Expense, Net [Text Block]	7. Other Expense, Net The components of other expense, net were as follows: Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Asset impairment charges 260 - Facility closure costs (1) - 1,432 Divestiture costs (2) - 183 Other 27 - 287 1,615 (1) For the quarter ended April 3, 2021, expense primarily relates to costs incurred in connection with the closure of the Company's Santa Maria, California, frozen fruit processing facility. (2) Divestiture costs For the quarter ended April 3, 2021, expense relates to professional fees incurred in connection with post-closing matters related to the 2020 divestiture of the Company’s global ingredients business, Tradin Organic.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Text Block]	8. Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were calculated as follows (shares in thousands): Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Earnings from continuing operations $ 654 $ 1,672 Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock (755 ) (1,953 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (101 ) (281 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 3,566 - Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ 3,465 $ (281 ) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) From discontinued operations 0.03 - Basic earnings per share $ 0.03 $ (0.00 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Earnings from continuing operations $ 654 $ 1,672 Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock (755 ) (1,953 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (101 ) (281 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 3,566 - Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ 3,465 $ (281 ) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Dilutive effect of the following: Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units (1) - - Preferred stock (2) - - Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) From discontinued operations 0.03 - Diluted earnings per share $ 0.03 $ (0.00 ) (1) (2)

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Text Block]	9. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Accounts receivable (15,435 ) (15,503 ) Inventories 2,168 (17,594 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 13,540 7,500 Other operating assets and liabilities 3,008 3,941 3,281 (21,656 ) Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Change in additions to property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,776 ) (2,014 ) Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to discontinued operations 6,324 (13,380 ) Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock - (1,769 ) Change in accrued debt issuance costs - (1,690 )

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies [Text Block]	10. Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings Various current and potential claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against the Company. The Company believes it has established adequate accruals for liabilities that are probable and reasonably estimable that may be incurred in connection with any such currently pending matter. In the Company's opinion, the eventual resolution of such matters, either individually or in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable and resolutions or dispositions of claims or lawsuits by settlement or otherwise could have an adverse impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the reporting period in which any such resolution or disposition occurs. Arbitration Proceedings On January 31, 2022, Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (“Acomo”) submitted a Request for Summary Arbitral Proceedings to the Netherlands Arbitration Institute, which was later amended on February 16, 2022, asserting alleged claims against the Company and its subsidiaries, Coöperatie SunOpta U.A. and SunOpta Holdings LLC, relating to a dispute regarding the allocation of the purchase price Acomo paid to acquire the shares of The Organic Corporation B.V. and the membership interests of Tradin Organics USA LLC in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Master Purchase Agreement entered into by Acomo, the Company and the aforementioned subsidiaries on November 25, 2020 (the “Transaction”). In May 2022, the Company and Acomo reached an agreement in principle to settle all outstanding matters related to the Master Purchase Agreement, which is subject to the execution of a definitive settlement agreement between the parties and dismissal of the Summary Arbitral Proceedings. For the quarter ended April 2, 2022, the Company recognized earnings from discontinued operations of $3.6 million, which reflected the estimated tax benefits resulting from the final allocation of the purchase price between the share capital of The Organic Corporation B.V. and the membership interests of Tradin Organics USA LLC, partially offset by an accrued cash payment of $5.9 million from the Company to Acomo to settle certain post-closing adjustments related to the Transaction, as well as professional fees incurred in connection with the arbitration proceedings.

Segment Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information [Text Block]	11. Segment Information The composition of the Company's operating segments is as follows: Plant-Based Foods and Beverages includes plant-based beverages and liquid and powder ingredients (utilizing oat, almond, soy, coconut, rice, 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, 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). In addition, Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages includes fruit snacks, including bars, twists, ropes, and bite-sized varieties, and fruit smoothie bowls. 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. 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 ended April 2, 2022 and April 3, 2021 were as follows: Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Revenues from external customers Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 135,511 119,451 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 104,662 88,189 Total revenues from external customers 240,173 207,640 Segment operating income (loss) Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 8,096 13,317 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 784 (1,894 ) Corporate Services (4,964 ) (5,338 ) Total segment operating income 3,916 6,085 Other expense, net (see note 7) (287 ) (1,615 ) Interest expense, net (2,530 ) (1,660 ) Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 1,099 2,810 Disaggregation of Revenue The following table presents a disaggregation of revenues by operating segment based on categories used by the Company to evaluate sales performance: Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages Beverages and broths 108,622 95,486 Plant-based ingredients 9,726 7,844 Sunflower and roasted snacks 17,163 16,121 Total Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 135,511 119,451 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages Frozen fruit and fruit-based ingredients 83,493 71,814 Fruit snacks and smoothie bowls 21,169 16,375 Total Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 104,662 88,189 Total revenues 240,173 207,640 Segment Assets Total assets by operating segment as at April 2, 2022 and January 1, 2022 were as follows: April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 337,151 301,065 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 364,148 368,976 Corporate Services 84,516 85,078 Total assets 785,815 755,119 Segment Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization by operating segment for the quarters ended April 2, 2022 and April 3, 2021 was as follows: Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 4,434 3,134 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 3,681 3,769 Corporate Services 1,298 1,140 Total depreciation and amortization 9,413 8,043

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
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 United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("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 ended April 2, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 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 1, 2022. 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 1, 2022.
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 2022 is a 52-week period ending on December 31, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 2, 2022, July 2, 2022, and October 1, 2022. Fiscal year 2021 was a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021.

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of inventory, current [Table Text Block]	April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Raw materials and work-in-process 133,989 143,381 Finished goods 89,026 81,546 Inventory reserves (5,040 ) (4,784 ) 217,975 220,143

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of lease costs [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Lease Costs Operating lease cost 3,211 3,572 Finance lease cost: Depreciation of right-of-use assets 1,888 1,255 Interest on lease liabilities 773 434 Sublease income - (128 ) Net lease cost 5,872 5,133
Schedule of balance sheet classification, cash flow information, other information [Table Text Block]	April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Balance Sheet Classification Operating leases: Operating lease right-of-use assets 43,174 47,245 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 10,104 12,203 Operating lease liabilities 37,185 39,028 Total operating lease liabilities 47,289 51,231 Finance leases: Property, plant and equipment, gross 94,291 66,060 Accumulated depreciation (12,236 ) (10,348 ) Property, plant and equipment, net 82,055 55,712 Current portion of long-term debt 17,676 9,760 Long-term debt 66,127 43,034 Total finance lease liabilities 83,803 52,794 Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Cash Flow Information Cash paid (received) for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities: Operating cash flows from operating leases 3,082 3,745 Operating cash flows from finance leases 773 527 Financing cash flows from finance leases: Cash paid under finance leases (1) 2,394 3,346 Cash received under finance leases (2) (18,723 ) - Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: Operating leases 399 1,014 Finance leases 14,680 29,906 Right-of-use assets and liabilities reduced through lease terminations or modifications: Operating leases (1,949 ) - Finance leases - (686 ) (1) (2) April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 Other Information Weighted-average remaining lease term (years): Operating leases 7.5 7.4 Finance leases 4.1 4.3 Weighted-average discount rate: Operating leases 5.0% 5.0% Finance leases 6.3% 6.6%
Schedule of lease liabilities maturities [Table Text Block]	Operating leases Finance leases $ $ Maturities of Lease Liabilities Remainder of 2022 5,978 15,319 2023 10,182 23,616 2024 8,309 23,552 2025 6,287 21,729 2026 5,249 11,203 Thereafter 21,639 488 Total lease payments 57,644 95,907 Less: imputed interest (10,355 ) (12,104 ) Total lease liabilities 47,289 83,803

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of line of credit facilities [Table Text Block]	April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Asset-based credit facilities: Revolving credit facilities 145,158 153,293 Term loan facility 15,780 11,606 Total asset-based credit facilities 160,938 164,899 Finance lease liabilities (see note 3) 83,803 52,794 Other 4,945 6,910 Total debt 249,686 224,603 Less: current portion 17,864 9,760 Total long-term debt 231,822 214,843

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of stock option activity [Table Text Block]	Weighted- average grant- PSUs date fair value Non-vested, beginning of period 670,171 $ 11.77 Granted 1,271,371 5.02 Vested (58,235 ) 4.91 Cancelled (553,706 ) 13.87 Non-vested, end of period 1,329,601 $ 5.02
Schedule of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model [Table Text Block]	PSUs Stock options Grant-date stock price $ 5.91 $ 5.91 Exercise price NA $ 5.91 Dividend yield 0% 0% Expected volatility (a) 67.8% 61.6% Risk-free interest rate (b) 2.8% 3.0% Expected life (in years) (c) 2.7 6.0 (a) (b) (c)

Other Expense, Net (Tables)

Other Expense, Net (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Schedule of other nonoperating expense (income) [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Asset impairment charges 260 - Facility closure costs (1) - 1,432 Divestiture costs (2) - 183 Other 27 - 287 1,615 (1) For the quarter ended April 3, 2021, expense primarily relates to costs incurred in connection with the closure of the Company's Santa Maria, California, frozen fruit processing facility. (2) Divestiture costs For the quarter ended April 3, 2021, expense relates to professional fees incurred in connection with post-closing matters related to the 2020 divestiture of the Company’s global ingredients business, Tradin Organic.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tabl

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of loss per share, basic and diluted [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Earnings from continuing operations $ 654 $ 1,672 Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock (755 ) (1,953 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (101 ) (281 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 3,566 - Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ 3,465 $ (281 ) Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Basic earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) From discontinued operations 0.03 - Basic earnings per share $ 0.03 $ (0.00 ) Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Earnings from continuing operations $ 654 $ 1,672 Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock (755 ) (1,953 ) Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders (101 ) (281 ) Earnings from discontinued operations 3,566 - Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders $ 3,465 $ (281 ) Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share: Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Dilutive effect of the following: Stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units (1) - - Preferred stock (2) - - Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding 107,399 96,120 Diluted earnings (loss) per share: From continuing operations $ (0.00 ) $ (0.00 ) From discontinued operations 0.03 - Diluted earnings per share $ 0.03 $ (0.00 ) (1) (2)

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of cash flow, supplemental disclosures [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities Accounts receivable (15,435 ) (15,503 ) Inventories 2,168 (17,594 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 13,540 7,500 Other operating assets and liabilities 3,008 3,941 3,281 (21,656 ) Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities Change in additions to property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,776 ) (2,014 ) Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to discontinued operations 6,324 (13,380 ) Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock - (1,769 ) Change in accrued debt issuance costs - (1,690 )

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of segment reporting information, by segment [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Revenues from external customers Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 135,511 119,451 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 104,662 88,189 Total revenues from external customers 240,173 207,640 Segment operating income (loss) Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 8,096 13,317 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 784 (1,894 ) Corporate Services (4,964 ) (5,338 ) Total segment operating income 3,916 6,085 Other expense, net (see note 7) (287 ) (1,615 ) Interest expense, net (2,530 ) (1,660 ) Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes 1,099 2,810
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages Beverages and broths 108,622 95,486 Plant-based ingredients 9,726 7,844 Sunflower and roasted snacks 17,163 16,121 Total Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 135,511 119,451 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages Frozen fruit and fruit-based ingredients 83,493 71,814 Fruit snacks and smoothie bowls 21,169 16,375 Total Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 104,662 88,189 Total revenues 240,173 207,640
Schedule of assets from segment to consolidated [Table Text Block]	April 2, 2022 January 1, 2022 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 337,151 301,065 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 364,148 368,976 Corporate Services 84,516 85,078 Total assets 785,815 755,119
Schedule of segment depreciation and amortization [Table Text Block]	Quarter ended April 2, 2022 April 3, 2021 $ $ Plant-Based Foods and Beverages 4,434 3,134 Fruit-Based Foods and Beverages 3,681 3,769 Corporate Services 1,298 1,140 Total depreciation and amortization 9,413 8,043

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022
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 2022 is a 52-week period ending on December 31, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 2, 2022, July 2, 2022, and October 1, 2022. Fiscal year 2021 was a 52-week period ending on January 1, 2022, with quarterly periods ending on April 3, 2021, July 3, 2021, and October 2, 2021.

Inventories (Disclosure of inve

Inventories (Disclosure of inventory, current) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and work-in-process	$ 133,989	$ 143,381
Finished goods	89,026	81,546
Inventory reserves	(5,040)	(4,784)
Total Inventory, Net	$ 217,975	$ 220,143

Lease, Cost (Details)

Lease, Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Lease Costs
Operating lease cost	$ 3,211	$ 3,572
Finance lease cost, Depreciation of right-of-use assets	1,888	1,255
Finance lease cost, Interest on lease liabilities	773	434
Sublease income	0	(128)
Net lease cost	$ 5,872	$ 5,133

Leases, Balance Sheet Classific

Leases, Balance Sheet Classification (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Operating leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	$ 43,174	$ 47,245
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	10,104	12,203
Operating lease liabilities	37,185	39,028
Total operating lease liabilities	47,289	51,231
Finance leases
Property, plant and equipment, net	245,898	219,537
Current portion of long-term debt	17,676	9,760
Long-term debt	66,127	43,034
Total finance lease liabilities	83,803	52,794
Operating Leases [Member]
Operating leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets	43,174	47,245
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	10,104	12,203
Operating lease liabilities	37,185	39,028
Total operating lease liabilities	47,289	51,231
Finance Leases [Member]
Finance leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross	94,291	66,060
Accumulated depreciation	(12,236)	(10,348)
Property, plant and equipment, net	$ 82,055	$ 55,712

Leases, Cash Flow Information (

Leases, Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Cash Flow Information
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 3,082	$ 3,745
Operating cash flows from finance leases	773	527
Cash paid under finance leases	2,394	3,346
Cash received under finance leases	(18,723)	0
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases	399	1,014
Finance Leases	14,680	29,906
Operating Leases [Member]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Right-of-use assets and liabilities reduced through lease terminations or modifications.	(1,949)	0
Finance Leases [Member]
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Right-of-use assets and liabilities reduced through lease terminations or modifications.	$ 0	$ (686)

Leases, Other Information (Deta

Leases, Other Information (Details)	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Other Information [Abstract]
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years), Operating leases	7 years 6 months	7 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years), Finance leases	4 years 1 month 6 days	4 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted-average discount rate, Operating leases	5.00%	5.00%
Weighted-average discount rate, Finance leases	6.30%	6.60%

Leases - Lessee, Operating Leas

Leases - Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Operating leases
Remainder of 2022	$ 5,978
2023	10,182
2024	8,309
2025	6,287
2026	5,249
Thereafter	21,639
Total lease payments	57,644
Less: imputed interest	(10,355)
Total operating lease liabilities	47,289	$ 51,231
Finance leases
Remainder of 2022	15,319
2023	23,616
2024	23,552
2025	21,729
2026	11,203
Thereafter	488
Total lease payments	95,907
Less: imputed interest	(12,104)
Total finance lease liabilities	$ 83,803	$ 52,794

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Det

Long-Term Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 15, 2021	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Finance lease liabilities		$ 83,803	$ 52,794
Tranche A Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, frequency of payment and payment terms		The Tranche A Subfacility and Term Loan Facility mature on December 31, 2025. Commencing in March 2023, the Term Loan Facility is repayable in monthly installments equal to 1/84th of the then-outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan Facility, with the remaining amount payable at the maturity thereof.
Line of credit facility, interest rate description		Borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities bear interest based on various reference rates, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, plus applicable margins, which are set quarterly based on average borrowing availability for the preceding fiscal quarter. For the quarter ended April 2, 2022, the weighted-average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings under the Asset-Based Credit Facilities was 2.42%.
Tranche A Subfacility [Member] | Amendment To Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term		5 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 230,000
Line of credit facility, increased maximum borrowing capacity		$ 250,000
Tranche B Subfacility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	2 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 20,000
Line of credit facility, frequency of payment and payment terms		The Tranche B Subfacility matures on April 15, 2024, with amortization payments of $2.5 million, payable at the end of each fiscal quarter, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2023, with the remaining amount payable at the maturity thereof. 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.
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term		5 years
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 75,000

Long-Term Debt (Disclosure of l

Long-Term Debt (Disclosure of long-term debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total asset-based credit facilities	$ 160,938	$ 164,899
Finance lease liabilities	83,803	52,794
Other	4,945	6,910
Total debt	249,686	224,603
Less: current portion	17,864	9,760
Total long-term debt	231,822	214,843
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total asset-based credit facilities	145,158	153,293
Term loan facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total asset-based credit facilities	$ 15,780	$ 11,606

Series B1 Preferred Stock (Narr

Series B1 Preferred Stock (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Dividends paid	$ 609	$ 3,420
Preferred stock accretion to redemption value	$ 146	302
Series B-1 Preferred Stock [Member] | Sunopta Foods [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	30,000
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share	$ 1,015
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value	$ 30,400
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 shares of the Company's common stock ("Common Shares") equal to, per share of Series B-1 preferred stock, the quotient of the liquidation preference divided by an exchange price of $2.50. On or after April 24, 2023, 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 if the volume-weighted average price of the Common Shares during the then preceding 20 trading day period is greater than 200% of the exchange price then in effect.
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Terms	Preferred dividends accrue daily on the Series B-1 preferred stock at an annualized rate of 8.0% of the liquidation preference prior to September 30, 2029, and 10.0% of the liquidation preference thereafter.
Dividends paid	$ 600
Accrued Unpaid Dividends	$ 600
Preferred Stock, Redemption Terms	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 liquidation preference at such time, plus accrued and unpaid dividends.
Preferred stock accretion to redemption value	$ 100	$ 100

Stock-Based Compensation (Narra

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	May 05, 2022	Apr. 08, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate grant-date fair value			$ 11.1
Vesting period			3 years
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock options granted to selected employees			1,271,371
Weighted-average grant-date fair values			$ 5.02
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of vesting PSU's			0.00%
Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of vesting PSU's			200.00%
2022 Short-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation costs related to awards not yet recognized			$ 6.3
2022 Short-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted to certain employees		479,564
Description of award vesting rights		The vesting date and requisite service period of these PSUs are on the same basis as the PSUs above granted on March 31, 2022. The aggregate grant-date fair value of these PSUs was estimated to be $2.9 million based on a closing price of $5.95 for the Common Shares on the date of grant, which will be amortized over the requisite service period.
Aggregate grant-date fair value		$ 2.9
Weighted-average grant-date fair value		$ 5.95
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Performance Share Units ("PSUs") [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of units granted to certain employees	522,878
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 8.48
2022 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	92,877
Weighted-average grant-date fair value	$ 5.91
2022 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	1,761,118
Exercise price of vested options to purchase common shares	$ 5.91
Weighted-average grant-date fair values	$ 3.48

Stock-Based Compensation (Discl

Stock-Based Compensation (Disclosure of stock options) (Details) - PSUs [Member]	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022$ / sharesshares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Non-vested, beginning of period | shares	670,171
Granted | shares	1,271,371
Vested | shares	(58,235)
Cancelled | shares	(553,706)
Non-vested, end of period | shares	1,329,601
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Non-vested, beginning of period | $ / shares	$ 11.77
Granted | $ / shares	5.02
Vested | $ / shares	4.91
Cancelled | $ / shares	13.87
Non-vested, end of period | $ / shares	$ 5.02

Stock-Based Compensation (Dis_2

Stock-Based Compensation (Disclosure of stock options granted using Black-Scholes option pricing model) (Details)	May 05, 2022$ / shares
PSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant-date stock price	$ 5.91
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	67.80%
Risk-free interest rate	2.80%
Expected life (in years)	2 years 8 months 12 days
Stock options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Grant-date stock price	$ 5.91
Exercise price	$ 5.91
Dividend yield	0.00%
Expected volatility	61.60%
Risk-free interest rate	3.00%
Expected life (in years)	6 years

Other Expense, Net (Disclosure

Other Expense, Net (Disclosure of other expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Asset impairment charges	$ 260	$ 0
Facility closure costs	0	1,432
Divestiture costs	0	183
Other	27	0
Total Other Expense, net	$ 287	$ 1,615

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narr

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Narrative) (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
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	960,412	5,764,548
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	1,122,466	92,161
Series B-1 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	12,178,667

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
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Numerator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 654	$ 1,672
Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock	(755)	(1,953)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(101)	(281)
Earnings from discontinued operations	3,566	0
Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 3,465	$ (281)
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	107,399	96,120
Denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operation	$ 0	$ 0
From discontinued operations	0.03	0
Basic earnings per share:	0.03	0
Diluted Earnings (Loss) per share	$ 0.03	$ 0
Numerator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Earnings from continuing operations	$ 654	$ 1,672
Less: dividends and accretion on preferred stock	(755)	(1,953)
Loss from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders	(101)	(281)
Earnings from discontinued operations	3,566	0
Earnings (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$ 3,465	$ (281)
Denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Basic weighted-average number of shares outstanding	107,399	96,120
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	107,399	96,120
From continuing operations	$ 0	$ 0
From discontinued operations	$ 0.03	$ 0
Stock options and restricted stock units [Member]
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	0	0
Series B-1 preferred stock [Member]
Dilutive effect of the following:
Diluted weighted-average number of shares outstanding	0	0

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform_3

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Disclosure of supplemental cash flow information) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities
Accounts receivable	$ (15,435)	$ (15,503)
Inventories	2,168	(17,594)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	13,540	7,500
Other operating assets and liabilities	3,008	3,941
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, total	3,281	(21,656)
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Change in additions to property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(5,776)	(2,014)
Change in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related to discontinued operations	(6,324)	(13,380)
Change in accrued dividends on preferred stock	0	(1,769)
Change in accrued debt issuance costs	$ 0	$ (1,690)

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations	$ 3,566	$ 0
Tradin Organic [Member] | Amsterdam Commodities N.V. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued cash payment due	$ 5,900

Segment Information (Disclosure

Segment Information (Disclosure of segment revenues and operating income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues from external customers	$ 240,173	$ 207,640
Segment operating income (loss)	3,916	6,085
Other expense, net	(287)	(1,615)
Interest expense, net	(2,530)	(1,660)
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	1,099	2,810
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues from external customers	135,511	119,451
Segment operating income (loss)	8,096	13,317
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total revenues from external customers	104,662	88,189
Segment operating income (loss)	784	(1,894)
Corporate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Segment operating income (loss)	$ (4,964)	$ (5,338)

Segment Information (Disclosu_2

Segment Information (Disclosure of disaggregation of revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 240,173	$ 207,640
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	135,511	119,451
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Beverages and broths [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	108,622	95,486
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Plant-based ingredients [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	9,726	7,844
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member] | Sunflower and roasted snacks [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	17,163	16,121
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	104,662	88,189
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member] | Frozen fruit and fruit-based ingredients [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	83,493	71,814
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member] | Fruit snacks and smoothie bowls [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 21,169	$ 16,375

Segment Information (Disclosu_3

Segment Information (Disclosure of Segment Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 785,815	$ 755,119
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	337,151	301,065
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	364,148	368,976
Corporate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total assets	$ 84,516	$ 85,078

Segment Information (Disclosu_4

Segment Information (Disclosure of segment depreciation and amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 9,413	$ 8,043
Plant-Based Foods And Beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	4,434	3,134
Fruit based foods and beverages [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	3,681	3,769
Corporate Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Revenue Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Total depreciation and amortization	$ 1,298	$ 1,140