UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 6, 2011

SUNOPTA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2838 Bovaird Drive West
Brampton, Ontario, L7A 0H2, Canada
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(905) 455-1990
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS

On June 6, 2011, Eric Davis notified SunOpta Inc. (the “Company”) that he has tendered his resignation as the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2011, in order to pursue other opportunities. Until such date, Mr. Davis will be available to provide support on transitional matters. The Company is commencing a search for Mr. Davis’ successor, which will include a review of both internal and external candidates.

Following the resignation of Mr. Davis, Steve Bromley, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer until the search for Mr. Davis’ successor is completed. Mr. Bromley will not receive any additional compensation for performing these functions. Mr. Bromley joined the Company in June 2001 and has served in a number of key operating and financial roles since that time. Mr. Bromley served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer through September 2003 until his appointment as Chief Operating Officer. In addition to his role of Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Bromley was appointed President in January 2005 and subsequently as a director and as Chief Executive Officer in February 2007. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bromley spent over 13 years in the Canadian dairy industry in a wide range of financial and operational roles with both Natrel Inc. and Ault Foods Limited. From 1997 to 1999 he served on the board of directors of Natrel, Inc. Mr. Bromley is on the board of directors of all of the Company’s subsidiaries.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.