Mastronardi Produce's home farm Mastron has been honored with the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. The award was presented by Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food for innovators in the agri-food sector, according to a press release.
“The Mastronardi family is dedicated to finding the next best tomato; one that not only excels in flavor but also growing patterns and yields,” said Christopher Gill, Director of Greenhouse Operation. “This is a great award that means a lot to our community and what we put into our daily operations.”
The award recognizes those that positively impact the economy by utilizing innovative business practices. Mastronardi Produce is an industry leader for their innovations in growing, packaging and distribution in fresh produce.
CEO Paul Mastronardi travels the globe, bringing back to the business a variety of unique flavor experiences. Varieties are then tested at the Mastron facility for flavor profiles, yield, healthy plant growing and overall consistency. Numerous tomato varieties are tested each year, providing the many successful product launches under the company's belt.
“Our belief has always been that innovation breeds new products, and in this case, flavorful ones,” said Paul Mastronardi. “This award represents that philosophy and really inspires us to continue what we’re doing.”
Award-winning SUNSET® tomato brands began as test varieties that include Zima™ grape tomatoes, Y.E.L.O.™ cocktail tomatoes, and the renowned Campari® brand cocktail tomatoes.
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