Kingsville, ON (June 2, 2025) – Mastronardi Produce, a leader in the greenhouse grown fresh produce industry, is proud to announce that its flagship SUNSET® brand has received three 3-star Superior Taste Award certifications for the exceptional flavors of Campari® Tomatoes, Angel Sweet® Tomatoes, and WOW® Dreamberry™ Strawberries.
Mastronardi Produce was also awarded four 2-star Superior Taste Award designations for SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® Tomatoes, Summer Dream™ Raspberries, Secilia™ Tomatoes, and the Backyard Farms® Green Leaf Lettuce.
“Flavor is what drives us, and to be recognized for that is an honor,” said Paul Mastronardi, President & CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “We take great pride in everything we grow. Receiving such high distinction emphasizes the genuine passion found throughout our entire organization.”
The Superior Taste Award is a prestigious global certification that highlights delicious tasting food and beverage products. Organized by the International Taste Institute, submissions are assessed for appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture by a jury of over 250 professional chefs and sommeliers from more than 20 countries. Products that obtain a 3-star rating are deemed exceptional and of the highest quality in their category. A 2-star rating honors outstanding products that clearly distinguish themselves within their category.
The Superior Taste Award certification for the SUNSET® Campari® Tomato follows the recent announcement of the cocktail tomato’s 30th anniversary. Renowned for its perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, Campari® also earned a 3-star Superior Taste Award in 2019.
The Superior Taste Awards come on the heels of Mastronardi’s earlier wins this month at the Leamington Greenhouse Competition in Ontario, Canada, where the company received 23 awards for flavor, including the competition’s top honors for best tomato, best strawberry, and four Chef’s Choice awards.
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.
Company Contact:
Geoff Kosar, Vice President, Marketing
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communication@sunsetgrown.com
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.
