Nature's Touch Acquires Assets of Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Operations

MONTREAL — Nature's Touch, a frozen fruit manufacturer, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, SunOpta Inc.'s frozen fruit operations.

Nature's Touch, founded in 2004, operates freezing and packaging facilities in Canada and the United States. The acquisition of Sunrise Growers strengthens Nature's Touch's mission to provide high-quality, diverse frozen food offerings, enhancing its capacity, efficiency, product diversity and commitment to globally standardizing food safety in the frozen fruit retail category, the company reports.

Nature's Touch recently invested in a new facility in Virginia to further its strategic goals. Sunrise Growers has locations in Edwardsville, Kan., and Jacona, Mexico.

“This acquisition is more than just a business transaction — it marks a deliberate step towards a future that is more integrated, innovative and impactful,” said Nature's Touch CEO John Tentomas. “By welcoming the Sunrise Growers' frozen fruit operations into our family, we are bolstering our unwavering commitment to offering unparalleled value to our customers and stakeholders. This acquisition puts us in the unique position of providing North American consumers with the most expansive network of freezing and distribution on the continent. Together, our combined strengths will propel us to new heights, quicker and with renewed vigor.”