Kingsville, ON (May 29, 2026) – Mastronardi Produce®, a leader in greenhouse-grown fresh produce, is proud to announce that its flagship SUNSET® brand has earned seven Superior Taste Award certifications. The honors celebrate the exceptional flavor of Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes, Angel Sweet® tomatoes, WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries, Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers, Tomato Branch™ on-the-vine tomatoes, Flavor Bombs® on-the-vine tomatoes, and SUNSET® WOW® Joyberry™ blueberries.
“Flavor is the standard we measure ourselves by, and earning recognitions across tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries speaks to the work happening across our greenhouses every day,” said Paul Mastronardi, President & CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “We’re proud of what the team has built, and we’re not done yet.”
The Superior Taste Award is a prestigious global certification that highlights delicious-tasting food and beverage products. Organized by the International Taste Institute, each submission is assessed for appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture by a panel of over 250 professional chefs and sommeliers from more than 20 countries.
This year’s results mark a continued run of recognition for several SUNSET® favorites. Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes received its sixth Superior Taste Award, following previous consecutive wins in 2024 and 2025. Angel Sweet® tomatoes earned its fifth consecutive award (2022-2026), bringing its total to seven, and WOW® Dreamberry™ strawberries have been recognized for the third consecutive year (2024-2026), for five wins in all. Pop Its™ bite-sized cucumbers and Tomato Branch™ join the growing SUNSET® roster of products, both earning renowned accolades for outstanding flavor.
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About Mastronardi Produce
Mastronardi Produce® is dedicated to nourishing people through fresh food by making flavorful produce available 365 days a year. Growing, distributing, and marketing fresh fruits and vegetables for over 70 years under the flagship SUNSET® brand, and more recently under the Backyard Farms® and Queen of Greens® brands. Mastronardi Produce® is a pioneer in the greenhouse industry and continues to lead the future of fresh produce through innovation, growth, and flavor.
About International Taste Institute
Founded in 2005, the International Taste Institute has held blind taste evaluations with the renowned Superior Taste Award certification. Based in Brussels, the organization works with more than 250 of the world’s best chefs and sommeliers. In the same way that Le Guide Michelin contributes to the overall elevation of restaurant gastronomy around the world, the International Taste Institute strives to support and encourage consumer food and drink producers to develop and sell tastier products.
Company Contact:
Amanda Orr,
Communications Manager
communication@sunsetgrown.com
