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  <element name="EarningsPerShareDilutedOperationsAbstract" id="stkl_EarningsPerShareDilutedOperationsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="EdenPrairieMnExecutiveOfficeAndInnovationCenterMember" id="stkl_EdenPrairieMnExecutiveOfficeAndInnovationCenterMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="EmployeeTerminationAndRecruitmentCosts" id="stkl_EmployeeTerminationAndRecruitmentCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="EmployeeTerminationCosts" id="stkl_EmployeeTerminationCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="EmployeeTerminationCostsInConnectionWithValueCreationPlan" id="stkl_EmployeeTerminationCostsInConnectionWithValueCreationPlan" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="EmploymentMatterMember" id="stkl_EmploymentMatterMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="EstimatedPreTaxGainOnSale" id="stkl_EstimatedPreTaxGainOnSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="EuriborInterestRatesMember" id="stkl_EuriborInterestRatesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="EurocurrencyRateAndBankersAcceptanceRateMember" id="stkl_EurocurrencyRateAndBankersAcceptanceRateMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ExercisePriceOfVestedOptionsToPurchaseCommonShares" id="stkl_ExercisePriceOfVestedOptionsToPurchaseCommonShares" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ExpectedInsuranceRecoveriesRelatedToProductWithdrawal" id="stkl_ExpectedInsuranceRecoveriesRelatedToProductWithdrawal" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ExpectedSeveranceFacilityClosureAndRelocationCosts" id="stkl_ExpectedSeveranceFacilityClosureAndRelocationCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="FairValueOfContingentConsideration" id="stkl_FairValueOfContingentConsideration" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="FinanceLeaseLiabilityImplicitInterestRate" id="stkl_FinanceLeaseLiabilityImplicitInterestRate" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FinanceLeasesCostAbstract" id="stkl_FinanceLeasesCostAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FinanceLeasesMember" id="stkl_FinanceLeasesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FirstQuarterOfTwoZeroTwoOneMember" id="stkl_FirstQuarterOfTwoZeroTwoOneMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForeignCurrencyPutAndCallOptionContractsMember" id="stkl_ForeignCurrencyPutAndCallOptionContractsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForwardForeignCurrencyContractsMember" id="stkl_ForwardForeignCurrencyContractsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellBritishPoundsToBuyEurosMember" id="stkl_ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellBritishPoundsToBuyEurosMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForwardForeignExChangeContractsToSellEurosToBuyUsDollarsMember" id="stkl_ForwardForeignExChangeContractsToSellEurosToBuyUsDollarsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellSwissFrancsToBuyUSDollarsMember" id="stkl_ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellSwissFrancsToBuyUSDollarsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellUsDollarsToBuyMexicanPesosMember" id="stkl_ForwardForeignExchangeContractsToSellUsDollarsToBuyMexicanPesosMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FourthQuarterOfTwoZeroTwoOneMember" id="stkl_FourthQuarterOfTwoZeroTwoOneMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FrozenFruitProcessingFacilityMember" id="stkl_FrozenFruitProcessingFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FrozenFruitProductRecallMember" id="stkl_FrozenFruitProductRecallMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FrozenFruitProductsFruitBasedIngredientsMember" id="stkl_FrozenFruitProductsFruitBasedIngredientsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FruitBasedFoodsAndBeveragesMember" id="stkl_FruitBasedFoodsAndBeveragesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FruitIngredientProcessingFacilityMember" id="stkl_FruitIngredientProcessingFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FruitSnacksMember" id="stkl_FruitSnacksMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="FutureAndForwardContractsMember" id="stkl_FutureAndForwardContractsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="GainLossOnBusinessClassifiedHeldForSale" id="stkl_GainLossOnBusinessClassifiedHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="GainLossOnSaleOfSoldReceivables" id="stkl_GainLossOnSaleOfSoldReceivables" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="GainOnSaleOfSmoothieBowlsProductLine" id="stkl_GainOnSaleOfSmoothieBowlsProductLine" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="GainOnSettlementOfEmploymentRelatedLegalMatter" id="stkl_GainOnSettlementOfEmploymentRelatedLegalMatter" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="GainOnSettlementOfUnrelatedLegalMatter" id="stkl_GainOnSettlementOfUnrelatedLegalMatter" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="GlobalCreditFacilityMember" id="stkl_GlobalCreditFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="GlobalIngredientsMember" id="stkl_GlobalIngredientsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="HainCelestialGroupIncMember" id="stkl_HainCelestialGroupIncMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ImplicitRateOfInterestOnFinanceLease" id="stkl_ImplicitRateOfInterestOnFinanceLease" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="IncreaseAndDecreaseInCashFlowFromOperatingActivities" id="stkl_IncreaseAndDecreaseInCashFlowFromOperatingActivities" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedAdditionsToPropertyPlantAndEquipment" id="stkl_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedAdditionsToPropertyPlantAndEquipment" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="IncreaseInPreferredStockLiquidationPreferenceValue" id="stkl_IncreaseInPreferredStockLiquidationPreferenceValue" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToDilutiveEffectOfConversionOfRestrictedStockUnitsAndPerformanceShareUnits" id="stkl_IncrementalCommonSharesAttributableToDilutiveEffectOfConversionOfRestrictedStockUnitsAndPerformanceShareUnits" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="InEventOfChangeOfControlMember" id="stkl_InEventOfChangeOfControlMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="IntangibleAssetsNetHeldForSale" id="stkl_IntangibleAssetsNetHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="InventoriesCarriedAtMarket" id="stkl_InventoriesCarriedAtMarket" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="InventoriesCarriedAtMarketUnit" id="stkl_InventoriesCarriedAtMarketUnit" type="xbrli:decimalItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="InventoriesHeldForSale" id="stkl_InventoriesHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
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  <element name="InventoryReserveRelatedToProductRecall" id="stkl_InventoryReserveRelatedToProductRecall" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="LenderMember" id="stkl_LenderMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LiabilitiesHeldForSaleCurrent" id="stkl_LiabilitiesHeldForSaleCurrent" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="LiabilitiesHeldForSaleTotal" id="stkl_LiabilitiesHeldForSaleTotal" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="LimitOfVotingRights" id="stkl_LimitOfVotingRights" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LineOfCreditFacilityIncreasedMaximumBorrowingCapacity" id="stkl_LineOfCreditFacilityIncreasedMaximumBorrowingCapacity" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="LineOfCreditFacilityInitialLoanTerm" id="stkl_LineOfCreditFacilityInitialLoanTerm" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LineOfCreditFacilityInterestRateStructureText" id="stkl_LineOfCreditFacilityInterestRateStructureText" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LineOfCreditFacilityLoanTermExtensionRequestPeriod" id="stkl_LineOfCreditFacilityLoanTermExtensionRequestPeriod" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LineOfCreditFacilityTerminationNoticePeriod" id="stkl_LineOfCreditFacilityTerminationNoticePeriod" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LondonInterbankOfferedRateSwapRateMember" id="stkl_LondonInterbankOfferedRateSwapRateMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LongTermIncentivePlanMember" id="stkl_LongTermIncentivePlanMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFiveMember" id="stkl_LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFourMember" id="stkl_LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFourMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyThreeMember" id="stkl_LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyThreeMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyTwoMember" id="stkl_LongTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyTwoMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="LossBeforeIncomeTaxesRemainingLeaseObligationAmount" id="stkl_LossBeforeIncomeTaxesRemainingLeaseObligationAmount" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LossOnSettlementOfCustomerClaim" id="stkl_LossOnSettlementOfCustomerClaim" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LossOnSettlementOfCustomerRelatedLegalMatter" id="stkl_LossOnSettlementOfCustomerRelatedLegalMatter" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="LossOnSettlementOfEmploymentRelatedLegalMatter" id="stkl_LossOnSettlementOfEmploymentRelatedLegalMatter" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementAxis" id="stkl_MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementDomain" id="stkl_MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementMember" id="stkl_MasterReceivablesPurchaseAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="MaximumAmountDeductibleFromSellerPromissoryNotesDueToDownwardAdjustmentOfPurchasePrice" id="stkl_MaximumAmountDeductibleFromSellerPromissoryNotesDueToDownwardAdjustmentOfPurchasePrice" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="MidlothianTxPlantbasedBeverageFacilityMember" id="stkl_MidlothianTxPlantbasedBeverageFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NewCreditAgreementMember" id="stkl_NewCreditAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NewExecutiveOfficeAndInnovationCenterMember" id="stkl_NewExecutiveOfficeAndInnovationCenterMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NewWarehouseFacilityAndPlantBasedBeverageFacilityMember" id="stkl_NewWarehouseFacilityAndPlantBasedBeverageFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfCommonSharesAvailableDueToExchangeablePreferredStock" id="stkl_NumberOfCommonSharesAvailableDueToExchangeablePreferredStock" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfEmployeesImpactedByClosure" id="stkl_NumberOfEmployeesImpactedByClosure" type="xbrli:decimalItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfPreferredStockOutstandingExchangeableIntoCommonStock" id="stkl_NumberOfPreferredStockOutstandingExchangeableIntoCommonStock" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="NumberOfTradingDays" id="stkl_NumberOfTradingDays" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OaktreeAndEngagedMember" id="stkl_OaktreeAndEngagedMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OaktreeCapitalManagementLPMember" id="stkl_OaktreeCapitalManagementLPMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="OperatingCycle2" id="stkl_OperatingCycle2" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesHeldForSale" id="stkl_OperatingLeaseLiabilitiesHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="OperatingLeaseLiabilityIncrementalBorrowingRate" id="stkl_OperatingLeaseLiabilityIncrementalBorrowingRate" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetsHeldForSale" id="stkl_OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAssetsHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="OperatingLeasesMember" id="stkl_OperatingLeasesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="OtherIncomeAndExpenseLineItemLineItems" id="stkl_OtherIncomeAndExpenseLineItemLineItems" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OtherIncomeAndExpensesLineItems" id="stkl_OtherIncomeAndExpensesLineItems" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OtherIncomeAndExpensesTable" id="stkl_OtherIncomeAndExpensesTable" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="OtherInformationAbstract" id="stkl_OtherInformationAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PaymentForSeveranceFacilityClosureAndRelocationCosts" id="stkl_PaymentForSeveranceFacilityClosureAndRelocationCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PaymentsForRestructuringToDate" id="stkl_PaymentsForRestructuringToDate" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PaymentsToAcquireInventories" id="stkl_PaymentsToAcquireInventories" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PercentageOfIssuedAndOutstandingCommonSharesOnPostExchangeBasis" id="stkl_PercentageOfIssuedAndOutstandingCommonSharesOnPostExchangeBasis" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="PermanentVotingCapOnPreferredStockShares" id="stkl_PermanentVotingCapOnPreferredStockShares" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PlantBasedFoodsAndBeveragesMember" id="stkl_PlantBasedFoodsAndBeveragesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
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  <element name="PreferredStockAnnualizedRate" id="stkl_PreferredStockAnnualizedRate" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PreferredStockDividendsDilutedEarningsLossPerShareImpact" id="stkl_PreferredStockDividendsDilutedEarningsLossPerShareImpact" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PreferredStockExchangeDescriptionOfExchangePrice" id="stkl_PreferredStockExchangeDescriptionOfExchangePrice" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PreferredStockExchangePricePerShare" id="stkl_PreferredStockExchangePricePerShare" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PreferredStockIssuanceCosts" id="stkl_PreferredStockIssuanceCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PreferredStockValueDerecognized" id="stkl_PreferredStockValueDerecognized" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PremisesLeaseForMidlothianTexasFacilityMember" id="stkl_PremisesLeaseForMidlothianTexasFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PremiumJuiceMember" id="stkl_PremiumJuiceMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="PreTaxGainLossOnAssetsHeldForSale" id="stkl_PreTaxGainLossOnAssetsHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PreTaxGainLossOnBusinessClassifiedHeld" id="stkl_PreTaxGainLossOnBusinessClassifiedHeld" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="PreTaxGainOnSale" id="stkl_PreTaxGainOnSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsFromFinanceLease" id="stkl_ProceedsFromFinanceLease" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsFromRemainingPropertyLeaseObligation" id="stkl_ProceedsFromRemainingPropertyLeaseObligation" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsFromSaleOfAssetsReceivedThroughSecuredPromissoryNote" id="stkl_ProceedsFromSaleOfAssetsReceivedThroughSecuredPromissoryNote" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsFromSaleOfSmoothieBowlsProductLine" id="stkl_ProceedsFromSaleOfSmoothieBowlsProductLine" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsFromSupplierFinanceProgram" id="stkl_ProceedsFromSupplierFinanceProgram" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsOnNotesReceivableFromSaleOfBusiness" id="stkl_ProceedsOnNotesReceivableFromSaleOfBusiness" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProceedsRelatedToSettlementOfFinalWorkingCapitalAdjustment" id="stkl_ProceedsRelatedToSettlementOfFinalWorkingCapitalAdjustment" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProductRecallMember" id="stkl_ProductRecallMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ProductWithdrawalAndRecallCosts" id="stkl_ProductWithdrawalAndRecallCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ProductWithdrawalCosts" id="stkl_ProductWithdrawalCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProductWithdrawalRecovery" id="stkl_ProductWithdrawalRecovery" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ProjectCancellation" id="stkl_ProjectCancellation" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNetHeldForSale" id="stkl_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNetHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="PurchasePriceAdjustmentDueToNetWorkingCapital" id="stkl_PurchasePriceAdjustmentDueToNetWorkingCapital" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="QuarterlyFinancialInformationPeriodAxis" id="stkl_QuarterlyFinancialInformationPeriodAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="QuarterlyFinancialInformationPeriodDomain" id="stkl_QuarterlyFinancialInformationPeriodDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RawMaterialSourcingAndSupplyOperatingSegmentMember" id="stkl_RawMaterialSourcingAndSupplyOperatingSegmentMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RealEstateOperatingLeasesMember" id="stkl_RealEstateOperatingLeasesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReceivablesSalesProgramAbstract" id="stkl_ReceivablesSalesProgramAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReceivablesSalesProgramLineItems" id="stkl_ReceivablesSalesProgramLineItems" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReceivablesSalesProgramMember" id="stkl_ReceivablesSalesProgramMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReceivablesSalesProgramTable" id="stkl_ReceivablesSalesProgramTable" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReceivablesSalesProgramTerminationPeriod" id="stkl_ReceivablesSalesProgramTerminationPeriod" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReclassificationOfDiscontinuedOperationsPolicyTextBlock" id="stkl_ReclassificationOfDiscontinuedOperationsPolicyTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ReclassificationPolicyTextBlock" id="stkl_ReclassificationPolicyTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RecognizedRightOfUseAsset" id="stkl_RecognizedRightOfUseAsset" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ReductionInApplicableMarginRate" id="stkl_ReductionInApplicableMarginRate" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RemainingUnamortizedIssuanceCosts" id="stkl_RemainingUnamortizedIssuanceCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="RepaymentOfSupplierFinanceProgram" id="stkl_RepaymentOfSupplierFinanceProgram" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="RestrictedCashDisclosureTextBlock" id="stkl_RestrictedCashDisclosureTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RestrictedStockUnitsMember" id="stkl_RestrictedStockUnitsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RestructuringReserveSettledWithoutCashToDate" id="stkl_RestructuringReserveSettledWithoutCashToDate" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="RevolvingCreditFacilityFirstInLastOutTrancheMember" id="stkl_RevolvingCreditFacilityFirstInLastOutTrancheMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RightButNotObligationToPurchasePreferredStockShares" id="stkl_RightButNotObligationToPurchasePreferredStockShares" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RightButNotObligationToPurchasePreferredStockSharesForAggregateConsideration" id="stkl_RightButNotObligationToPurchasePreferredStockSharesForAggregateConsideration" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsAndLiabilitiesReducedThroughLeaseTerminationsOrModifications" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsAndLiabilitiesReducedThroughLeaseTerminationsOrModifications" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsAndLiabilitiesReducedThroughLeaseTerminationsOrModificationsAbstract" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsAndLiabilitiesReducedThroughLeaseTerminationsOrModificationsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsObtainedAbstract" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsObtainedAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsObtainedFinanceLeases" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsObtainedFinanceLeases" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsObtainedInExchangeForLeaseObligationsAbstract" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsObtainedInExchangeForLeaseObligationsAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiabilities" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsObtainedInExchangeForOperatingLeaseLiabilities" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="RightOfUseAssetsObtainedOperatingLeases" id="stkl_RightOfUseAssetsObtainedOperatingLeases" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="SaleOfSoyAndCornBusinessAbstract" id="stkl_SaleOfSoyAndCornBusinessAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SaleOfSubsidiariesTextBlock" id="stkl_SaleOfSubsidiariesTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SameDayNoticeMember" id="stkl_SameDayNoticeMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SanmarkBVMember" id="stkl_SanmarkBVMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesHeldForSaleTableTextBlock" id="stkl_ScheduleOfAssetsAndLiabilitiesHeldForSaleTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfDiscontinuedOperationClassifiedBalanceSheetTableTextBlock" id="stkl_ScheduleOfDiscontinuedOperationClassifiedBalanceSheetTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfDiscontinuedOperationIncomeStatementDisclosuresTableTextBlock" id="stkl_ScheduleOfDiscontinuedOperationIncomeStatementDisclosuresTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfLeaseBalancesLineItems" id="stkl_ScheduleOfLeaseBalancesLineItems" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfLeaseBalancesTable" id="stkl_ScheduleOfLeaseBalancesTable" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfLeaseCashFlowInformationLineItems" id="stkl_ScheduleOfLeaseCashFlowInformationLineItems" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfLeaseCashFlowInformationTable" id="stkl_ScheduleOfLeaseCashFlowInformationTable" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:hypercubeItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfOperatingLeasesOfLesseeTableTextBlock" id="stkl_ScheduleOfOperatingLeasesOfLesseeTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ScheduleOfRevenuesHeldForSaleTableTextBlock" id="stkl_ScheduleOfRevenuesHeldForSaleTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SegmentOperatingIncomeLoss" id="stkl_SegmentOperatingIncomeLoss" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="SellerPromissoryNotesIssuedOnSmoothieBowlsProductLine" id="stkl_SellerPromissoryNotesIssuedOnSmoothieBowlsProductLine" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="SeriesB1PreferredStockMember" id="stkl_SeriesB1PreferredStockMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SeriesB2PreferredStockMember" id="stkl_SeriesB2PreferredStockMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ServicePeriod" id="stkl_ServicePeriod" type="xbrli:durationItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SettlementAgreementAxis" id="stkl_SettlementAgreementAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SettlementAgreementDomain" id="stkl_SettlementAgreementDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SettlementAgreementMember" id="stkl_SettlementAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SettlementGainOnProjectCancellation" id="stkl_SettlementGainOnProjectCancellation" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheFiveMember" id="stkl_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheFourMember" id="stkl_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheFourMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheSixMember" id="stkl_ShareBasedCompensationAwardTrancheSixMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShareIssuanceCosts" id="stkl_ShareIssuanceCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" id="stkl_ShareRepurchaseProgramMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SharesExchangedAsPercentageOfSharesIssuedAndOutstanding" id="stkl_SharesExchangedAsPercentageOfSharesIssuedAndOutstanding" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShortTermDebtAbstract" id="stkl_ShortTermDebtAbstract" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFiveMember" id="stkl_ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyFiveMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyMember" id="stkl_ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyTwoMember" id="stkl_ShortTermIncentivePlanTwentyTwentyTwoMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SmoothieBowlsMember" id="stkl_SmoothieBowlsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SnackProductsMember" id="stkl_SnackProductsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SouthGateCaliforniaFruitIngredientProcessingFacilityMember" id="stkl_SouthGateCaliforniaFruitIngredientProcessingFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SoyAndCornMember" id="stkl_SoyAndCornMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SoybeanMember" id="stkl_SoybeanMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SpecialSharesIssued" id="stkl_SpecialSharesIssued" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SpecialSharesRedemptionPricePerShare" id="stkl_SpecialSharesRedemptionPricePerShare" type="dtr-types:perShareItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SpecialSharesSeries2Member" id="stkl_SpecialSharesSeries2Member" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SpecialVotingSharesIssuedAndOutstanding" id="stkl_SpecialVotingSharesIssuedAndOutstanding" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SpecialVotingSharesVotingInterest" id="stkl_SpecialVotingSharesVotingInterest" type="dtr-types:percentItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockIssuedDuringPeriodShareIssuanceCost" id="stkl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodShareIssuanceCost" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesSharesSoldToCoverStatutoryIncomeTaxWithholding" id="stkl_StockIssuedDuringPeriodSharesSharesSoldToCoverStatutoryIncomeTaxWithholding" type="xbrli:sharesItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockIssuedToEachRecipientMember" id="stkl_StockIssuedToEachRecipientMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockIssuedToRecipientAxis" id="stkl_StockIssuedToRecipientAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockIssuedToRecipientDomain" id="stkl_StockIssuedToRecipientDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockOptionsAndRestrictedStockUnitsMember" id="stkl_StockOptionsAndRestrictedStockUnitsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="StockOptionsRestrictedStockUnitsAndPerformanceShareUnitsMember" id="stkl_StockOptionsRestrictedStockUnitsAndPerformanceShareUnitsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunflowerAndRoastedSnacksMember" id="stkl_SunflowerAndRoastedSnacksMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunoptaFoodsAndOaktreeMember" id="stkl_SunoptaFoodsAndOaktreeMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunoptaFoodsMember" id="stkl_SunoptaFoodsMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunoptaMexicoMember" id="stkl_SunoptaMexicoMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunriseGrowersIncMember" id="stkl_SunriseGrowersIncMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SunriseGrowersMember" id="stkl_SunriseGrowersMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="SwinglineLoansMember" id="stkl_SwinglineLoansMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TermLoanFacilityMember" id="stkl_TermLoanFacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ThresholdsPeriodAxis" id="stkl_ThresholdsPeriodAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ThresholdsPeriodDomain" id="stkl_ThresholdsPeriodDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TotalShareholderReturnPerformanceSharesMember" id="stkl_TotalShareholderReturnPerformanceSharesMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TradeLoanAgreementMember" id="stkl_TradeLoanAgreementMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TradinOrganicMember" id="stkl_TradinOrganicMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TransactionAndRelatedCostsIncurredAxis" id="stkl_TransactionAndRelatedCostsIncurredAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TransactionAndRelatedCostsIncurredDomain" id="stkl_TransactionAndRelatedCostsIncurredDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TransactionCostsOfDivestiture" id="stkl_TransactionCostsOfDivestiture" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesAmountOutstanding" id="stkl_TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesAmountOutstanding" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesIncreaseDecreaseInCashFlowsFromOperatingActivities" id="stkl_TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesIncreaseDecreaseInCashFlowsFromOperatingActivities" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesReceivablesSoldDuringPeriod" id="stkl_TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesReceivablesSoldDuringPeriod" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesRemainingSoldReceivables" id="stkl_TransferOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesRemainingSoldReceivables" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesCashCollected" id="stkl_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesCashCollected" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesCashCollectedNotRemittedToPurchaser" id="stkl_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesCashCollectedNotRemittedToPurchaser" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesMaximumCommitment" id="stkl_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesMaximumCommitment" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesTableTextBlock" id="stkl_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesTableTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesTextBlock" id="stkl_TransfersOfFinancialAssetsAccountedForAsSalesTextBlock" type="dtr-types:textBlockItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TwoZeroOneNineStockIncentivePlanMember" id="stkl_TwoZeroOneNineStockIncentivePlanMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TypeOfLeaseAxis" id="stkl_TypeOfLeaseAxis" type="xbrli:stringItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrldt:dimensionItem" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="TypeOfLeaseDomain" id="stkl_TypeOfLeaseDomain" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="UnamortizedIssuanceCosts" id="stkl_UnamortizedIssuanceCosts" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="UnpaidInKindInterest" id="stkl_UnpaidInKindInterest" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
  <element name="UnrealizedGainsIncludedInOtherCurrentAssets" id="stkl_UnrealizedGainsIncludedInOtherCurrentAssets" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="UsSubfacilityMember" id="stkl_UsSubfacilityMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="ValueCreationPlanMember" id="stkl_ValueCreationPlanMember" type="dtr-types:domainItemType" abstract="true" xbrli:periodType="duration" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true"/>
  <element name="WorkingCapital" id="stkl_WorkingCapital" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="debit"/>
  <element name="WriteDownOnClassificationAsHeldForSale" id="stkl_WriteDownOnClassificationAsHeldForSale" type="xbrli:monetaryItemType" abstract="false" xbrli:periodType="instant" substitutionGroup="xbrli:item" nillable="true" xbrli:balance="credit"/>
</schema>
