Nature’s Touch expands with acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers

(CNW Group/Nature’s Touch)

MONTREAL — Nature’s Touch, a frozen organic and conventional fruit company, announced the acquisition of certain assets of Sunrise Growers, SunOpta Inc.’s frozen fruit operations.

Nature’s Touch, founded in 2004, is a retail supplier of frozen organic and conventional fruits worldwide. Operating freezing and packaging facilities in both Canada and the US, the company has demonstrated value and growth contributions in the North American frozen food category.

Sunrise Growers is a participant in the private label frozen fruit sector in the United States, sharing Nature’s Touch’s dedication to offering frozen food products. This acquisition strengthens Nature’s Touch’s mission to provide diverse frozen food offerings, enhancing its capacity, efficiency, product diversity, and commitment to globally standardizing food safety in the frozen fruit retail category.

“This acquisition is more than just a business transaction—it marks a deliberate step towards a future that is more integrated, innovative, and impactful. 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,” said Nature’s Touch CEO, John Tentomas. “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.”