Company earns top packaging honor for second consecutive year at the 2026 CPMA Convention and Tradeshow
Kingsville, ON – May 6, 2026 – Mastronardi Produce®, a pioneer in the greenhouse industry and the company behind the SUNSET® brand, has been honored with the CPMA Packaging Innovation Award at the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Tradeshow for the SUNSET® Tomato Branch™, a first-of-its-kind triangular packaging format for greenhouse-grown, on-the-vine micro-grape tomatoes.
“We believe great packaging should do more than protect the product, it should reflect how that product grows and meet consumers where they are,” said Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce®. “Earning this recognition two years in a row reflects our team’s relentless pursuit of flavor and freshness, and the creative ways we bring that to the produce aisle.”
The SUNSET® Tomato Branch™ distinctive triangular carrier is designed to mimic the natural branching structure of tomatoes on the vine, combining premium finishes with fully recyclable materials to deliver a package that is as visually striking on shelf as it is responsible. The format fits seamlessly into existing retail systems, meeting growing consumer and retailer demand for sustainable packaging without sacrificing shelf appeal or product quality.
This honor marks the second consecutive year Mastronardi Produce® has received the CPMA Packaging Innovation Award. In 2025, the company was recognized for its resealable paper lettuce bag, which reduced plastic use by 65% compared to a traditional PET tray and launched on the Backyard Farms® brand.
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About Mastronardi Produce®
Founded in 1954, Mastronardi Produce® is the largest vertically integrated producer and distributor of greenhouse-grown produce in North America. A fourth-generation family- operated business, Mastronardi Produce® has been 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. A pioneer in the greenhouse industry, Mastronardi™ continues to lead the future of fresh produce through innovation, growth, and flavor. For more information visit www.sunsetgrown.com, www.trustthequeen.com and www.backyardfarms.com.
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