KINGSVILLE, ON, CANADA - For the 12^th year in a row, Red Sun Farms was named one of 2024 Canada’s Best Managed Companies for its performance, business practices, and sustained growth.

“This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to spending time and energy to build and maintain good, long-term business partnerships and the cultivation of a successful team,” remarked Carlos Visconti, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. and Canada Operations, Red Sun Farms. “In combination with our strong core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Trust, and Innovation, we are building an environment that makes Red Sun Farms the ideal partnership for long-lasting relationships. Our Red Sun Farms family embraces these values in all aspects of our operations. This recognition reaffirms our position as leaders in the produce industry.”

According to a press release, the 2024 cohort of Best Managed Companies share common themes such as having a people-centric culture, targeting effective ESG strategies, and accelerating operational digitization.

Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater.

“Over the past year, companies such as Red Sun Farms have continually adapted and successfully responded to challenges, seized new opportunities, and leveraged industry-leading competencies to maximize their investments and drive sustainable growth,” said Derrick Dempster, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. “By demonstrating an increased focus on environmental, social, and governance themes, these winners have set the standard of excellence for Canada’s business ecosystem.”

We extend a warm congratulations to the Red Sun Farms team!

HOUSTON, TX - Sysco is pushing forward with its sustainability-driven transportation strategy. The distributor is celebrating the arrival of new heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) at its Houston, Texas, distribution facility.

This is the first Texas market to welcome Sysco’s advanced fleet of vehicles, according to a press release.

The company is also continuing its progress in deploying EVs across the United States and the globe, which was highlighted during a news conference at the Sysco Houston location this morning. The event was attended by Sysco’s Chief Administrative Officer Neil Russell, along with other Sysco executives, customers, and local government officials.

In April of 2023, the company pulled back the curtain on a long-term plan to add 2,800 electric trucks to its current United States fleet of 9,000 vehicles by 2030. Sysco has already established an electric vehicle hub at its Riverside, California, facility, which is capable of powering 40 EV trucks and 40 hybrid-electric refrigerated trailers.

As the distributor continues to make changes to elevate its fleet and cold chain, AndNowUKnow will be here to relay the latest advancements.