Mastronardi Produce Brings Fresh Tomato Innovation to Trade
March 26, 2026 | 2 min to read
Kingsville, ON – Mastronardi Produce® is gearing up to showcase new innovations in fresh snacking and packaging at the 2026 Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Tradeshow in Toronto. Visitors to booth 521 will experience two standout SUNSET® innovations – both submitted for recognition in this year’s CPMA showcase categories, along with chef-prepared recipes, irresistible tastings, and a firsthand look at what’s next for fresh produce.
“CPMA is one of the highlights of our year, and this year we’re bringing two innovations to the show,” said Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce®. “Pop Its™ snack cucumbers and the SUNSET® Tomato Branch™ represent everything we stand for – incredible flavor, thoughtful packaging, and a drive to make produce more exciting and convenient for consumers.”
Making its tradeshow debut at CPMA, the SUNSET® Tomato Branch™ brings new innovation in packaging and a fresh perspective to the CPMA Packaging Innovation Showcase. These vibrant red micro-grape tomatoes are packaged in a stunning on-the-vine presentation, all housed in a unique triangle paperboard package. High-end finishes and premium materials signal a true luxury experience on shelf, the Tomato Branch™ package doesn’t just hold a product, it tells a story. Perfect for entertaining, charcuterie boards, salad toppings, and elevated everyday cooking, this is a product that transforms the ordinary into something memorable.
Recently launched in Canada, the USA, and the UK, and submitted for this year’s Best Snackable Produce Showcase, SUNSET® Pop Its™ cucumbers are redefining what healthy snacking looks like. These snack-sized cucumbers, measuring up to two inches, are the smallest SUNSET® cucumber yet.
“There’s nothing like the energy on the CPMA show floor,” said Peppe Bonfiglio, VP Sales at Mastronardi Produce®. “Our team is excited to put these innovations in front of our partners and let them taste and experience each for themselves.”
Whether it’s a quick snack inspiration or an elevated entertaining idea, booth 521 will be full of flavor, innovation, and energy. April 28 – 30, come for the innovations, stay for the recipes, and leave with a whole new perspective on what fresh produce can be.
About Mastronardi Produce Limited
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.