Mastronardi Produce named to Canada’s Best Managed Companies list

Kingsville, ON (May 7, 2025) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 is excited to celebrate thirty years of SUNSET Campari tomatoes. The iconic Campari cocktail tomato was the first branded tomato and continues to be a consumer favorite.

Adding to the celebration, Mastronardi Produce is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation. This is the 16th consecutive win for Mastronardi Produce by Deloitte’s distinguished business awards program.

“We’re thrilled to be celebrating two exciting milestones this year,” said Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “This year marks the 30th anniversary of a produce first and receiving a 16th consecutive Canada’s Best Managed Company award adds to the festivities.”

When it first launched over 30 years ago, the Campari tomato revolutionized the category. Known for its perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity, Campari is one of the most versatile tomatoes in the kitchen. Its versatility and name recognition created a huge shift in the market that changed the way the produce industry approaches branding. To honor this legacy, Mastronardi Produce will have a variety of promotions for consumers, retailers, and employees.

Founded in Kingsville, Ontario in 1954, Mastronardi Produce pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in North America. Today, it is the leading greenhouse operator in North America, supported by over 3,500 employees in Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the Netherlands.

“Our dedicated team truly drive our success as a company,” continued Mastronardi. “Being once again honored as one of Canada’s best Managed Companies in 2025 and retaining the prestigious Platinum Club is a testament to our team’s commitment to success.”

Canada’s Best Managed is one of Canada’s leading business awards, recognizing best-in-class Canadian-owned and managed companies.

About Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program
Canada’s Best Managed Companies is the leading business awards program in Canada. Established in 1993, the program recognizes excellence in Canadian headquartered companies with revenues over $50 million CA. Companies compete each year in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates management abilities and practices, overall business performance and growth, efforts of the entire organization, and financial performance.

The prestigious Platinum Club is for winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. The program sponsors include Deloitte Private, CIBC, NRF, EDC, TMX, and The Globe and Mail. For more information, visit bestmanagedcompanies.ca.

About Mastronardi Produce Ltd.
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
o: 519-326-3218
c: 519-996-0313
Geoff.Kosar@sunsetgrown.com