Mucci Farms Steve Zaccardi and Ken Paglione Talk Latest Offerings, Upsizing in Scale, and Buy-Side Support in Pre-Southern Exposure Glimpse


Fri. February 28th, 2025 - by Melissa De Leon Chavez

KINGSVILLE, ON - If you haven’t yet met the latest innovations from Mucci Farms, you’re in luck. That is, as long as you are planning to be in Orlando, Florida, for Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) 2025 Southern Exposure. 

Steve Zaccardi, Senior Director of Sales, Mucci Farms

“This year at SEPC, Team Mucci is excited to spotlight two standout items: our Savorries Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes and—our newest innovation—Senza Sweet Seedless Peppers,” Steve Zaccardi, Senior Director of Sales, shared with me. 

Explaining that Savorries has already seen extraordinary success, Steve shared that Mucci has rapidly increased planting as consumers have responded to its great taste, exceptional quality, and aesthetic appeal. 

This year at SEPC, Team Mucci is excited to spotlight two standout items: its Savorries Sweet Strawberry Tomatoes and—its newest innovation—Senza Sweet Seedless Peppers

“Additionally, we're thrilled to introduce attendees to Senza Sweet Seedless Peppers, which take snacking convenience to the next level by offering mini peppers without the seeds. This, we believe, will strongly resonate with consumers, and we want buyers in the Southeast and across the continent to know that Mucci Farms has the size, scale, and expertise to service our partners with excellence, so they can serve their customers with excellence,” Steve explained. 

Ken Paglione, Key Account Manager, echoed this point.

Ken Paglione, Key Account Manager, Mucci Farms

“As a vertically integrated company from seed to retail, we're consistently expanding our acreage and prioritizing farming to maximize control over our supply chain. We offer a full assortment of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and strawberries, along with robust retail support from our in-house marketing team. Whether it's in-store signage, display units, or collaborative digital campaigns, we have the tools to help drive sales,” he said. 

Pointing out that SEPC is the perfect stage for such a showing, Ken observed that the 10x10 booth format minimizes the bells and whistles, putting the focus squarely on what matters most: helping to connect buyers and suppliers

You can get up close and personal with all the innovations and offerings from Team Mucci at booth #801 in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, March 8

“This is a relationship business at its core, and Southern Exposure creates the perfect environment for connection and collaboration. It's a positive, high-energy atmosphere where we've consistently seen tangible results in expanding partnerships and forging new ones. If you're looking to have quality conversations and build lasting relationships, this show is absolutely worth the trip,” he observed.

You can get up close and personal with all the innovations and offerings from Team Mucci at booth #801 in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, March 8.