More winners in Leamington Greenhouse Competition

The 18th Annual Leamington Greenhouse Competition took place last week in Leamington, Ontario. With over 190 product entries from the region’s leading growers, this competition has become a showcase of innovation, quality, and flavor.

Pure Flavor
Pure Flavor® took home multiple top honors. Known for its premium, greenhouse-grown fruits and vegetables—including the award-winning Red Royals™ and Tiki™ tomatoes—Pure Flavor® wowed judges and consumers alike with its flavor-forward innovations.

The company claimed the following accolades:
• Best Mini Cucumber – Seedless Mini Cucumbers
• Best Bell Pepper – Red Bell Pepper
• Best Specialty Berry – Sweet Blooms Blackberries
• Chef’s Choice – Sweetgreen Grape Tomato
• Chef’s Choice – Sweet Blooms Strawberries
• People’s Choice: Best Overall Pepper – Orange Bell Pepper

“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized by our community and peers,” said Jamie Moracci, CEO of Pure Flavor. “At the heart of everything we do is a deep commitment to quality, sustainability and our community. Receiving these awards keeps us inspired to continue to grow the very best for the people we serve.”

Pure Flavor’s Julia Shreve receives award.

Mastronardi Produce
Mastronardi Produce took home 23 awards for its SUNSET® brand. SUNSET’s flavors received the competition’s 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.

“We are honored to receive these recognitions from the Leamington Greenhouse Competition,” said Paul Mastronardi, president & CEO of Mastronardi Produce, adding that over the years, Mastronardi Produce has won over 200 awards at the competition. “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.”

^{The team from Mastronardi Produce.}

Red Sun Farms
Red Sun Farms™ is proud to announce that Sweetpops™ Tomatoes won Hottest Tomato – Best Bite Size Tomato and Empress Purple Tomato won the People Choice Hottest Tomato award.

“We are incredibly proud of our Sweetpops™ Tomatoes and Empress Purple Tomato and the 1st place recognition they have received in the tomato snacking category” said Carlos Visconti, CEO of Red Sun Farms. “It’s an honor to have our work celebrated by a community that shares our passion for greenhouse excellence. At Red Sun Farms, we’re driven by innovation and committed to sustainable growing practices. These awards reflect the dedication of our entire team and the strength of our values. Events like this not only spotlight the greenhouse industry but also help connect consumers with the story behind their food.”

Red Sun’s awards for Empress Purple Tomato and Sweetpops.