Kingsville, ON (May 23, 2025) – Mastronardi Produce took home an impressive 23 awards for its SUNSET® brand at the 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition held in Leamington, Ontario.
Fresh, high-quality greenhouse-grown tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries from the flagship SUNSET® brand were entered to compete with other leading North American growers from the Windsor-Essex County area. This year’s competition had a record number of entries since the competition began in 2007.
SUNSET®’s flavors proved to stand out as the company received the competition’s top designations for “Hottest Tomato” and “Best Berry”, along with seven first-place awards. Notably, four SUNSET® products won the Chef’s Choice Award, including the SUNSET® SHAZAAM! Shishito Peppers, Wild Wonders® orange sweet long peppers, Aloha® Bell Pepper, and Y.E.L.O.® Cocktail Tomato.
Mastronardi Produce takes great pride in innovation within the industry and is pleased to be recognized for its dedication to exceptional flavor and quality.
“We are honored to receive these recognitions from the Leamington Greenhouse Competition,” said Paul Mastronardi, President & CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “Our passion for flavor, freshness, and quality is at the heart of everything we do, and receiving these awards is a true testament to the hard work of our team. This event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate greenhouse grown produce, while supporting the mission of R.E.A.C.H. International.”
All funds raised from the Greenhouse Competitions help support the building of schools, medical clinics, water wells, and sponsor and care for impoverished children and families in Uganda, Africa.
Over the years, Mastronardi Produce has won over 200 awards at the Leamington Greenhouse Competition.
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 Leamington Greenhouse Competitions
The Leamington Greenhouse Competitions first held a competition in 2007, originally called the Hottest Tomato Competition. Funds raised by registration fees from participants are donated to R.E.A.C.H International, a registered charity supporting children’s health and education projects in Uganda. The annual competitions sponsor 70 children per year and have raised over $250,000 since 2007.
