SunOpta, Inc‪.‬

The chairman and chief executive officer of SunOpta, Inc., is wondering whether or not to unlock shareholder value. The company has grown at a rapid pace, with sales growing to more than $400 million in 2005. Its stock prices has tripled over five years, but has slumped recently. The case describes SunOpta's history as well as operations in its three business units: Stake Technology, Opta Mineral and the Food Group.