MINNEAPOLIS — SunOpta has added a new fruit snack production line to its Omak, Wash., facility. The addition will enable the company to double output of its plant-based fruit snacks, fruit bars and strips products.

“The opening of our new production line in Omak is crucial to continuing to support the rapid growth we have seen in this business” said Joe Ennen, chief executive officer of SunOpta. “This expansion not only helps meet the current customer demands and rising trends for better-for-you snack products but also positions SunOpta for further growth as fruit snacks continue to develop as a rapidly growing sector for our business. As we continue to prioritize innovation and respond to market trends, we remain focused on delivering organic and sustainable plant-based food solutions that align with our mission.”

The facility is approximately 85,000 square feet in size.