Tasti-Lee Tomatoes: Pete Pappas & Sons Bring the Taste of Summer to the East Coast
May 20, 2026 | 2 min to read
Jessup, MD — The Taste of Summer has begun with premium Tasti-Lee® tomatoes exclusively from Pete Pappas & Sons Inc! Flavorful Brands and Pete Pappas & Sons Inc (PP&S) have entered into a licensing agreement expanding availability of the produce industry’s most recognized premium round tomato: Tasti-Lee®. Pete Pappas and Sons supplies this superior field-grown vine-ripened tomato to an expansive buyer network throughout the Eastern markets of the United States.
This partnership leverages over 8 decades and 4 generations of success by PP&S in the fresh produce industry to market, sell, and distribute Tasti-Lee® premium vine-ripened tomatoes. Their reputation in premium produce quality standards mirrors that of Flavorful Brands and Tasti-Lee, making for a winning combination.
Tasti-Lee®: Superior Vine-Ripened Round Tomatoes
Tasti-Lee® are category-defining tomatoes that are vine-ripened and consistently high-flavor, and known for their combination of rich sweetness and firm slicing. Consumers love the fresh summer taste and deep red color, while retailers value the advantages of a field-grown premium non-GMO tomato with extended shelf life and dependable quality.
In the coming months, retailers and consumers will see Tasti-Lee® tomatoes available in premium packs for East Coast stores, as bulk stickered and stand-up weighted pouches.
A Word from the Partners
“This agreement is an important step in ensuring more consumers can experience the superior quality of Tasti-Lee® tomatoes,” said Chris Lindley, Founder, President and CEO of Flavorful Brands. Jose Marrero, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Flavorful Brands added, “High color and high flavor Tasti-Lee® tomatoes deliver the best eating experience for the consumer. By joining with Pete Pappas and Sons we’re able to expand the premium quality experience for new customers to make Tasti-Lee® a favorite in fresh produce throughout the East Coast.”
Aris Pappas, Co-CEO of Pete Pappas & Sons, Inc. says, “For four generations, our family and company have been stewards of premium fresh produce throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Adding a trusted brand like Tasti-Lee® to our portfolio of high-flavor products allows us to leverage the strength and reputation of our company to support a wider audience in search of terrific tasting tomatoes in their local stores.”
For more information: Contact Pete Pappas & Sons Sales team at Sales@petepappasinc.com
About Pete Pappas & Sons Inc
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc is a celebrated 4th generation family-run business committed to delivering exceptional quality wholesale fresh fruit and vegetables while championing sustainability in the industry. This family business will celebrate 85 years of premium fresh produce in 2027 as they expand their organic and high-flavor lines throughout the year including the introduction of Tasti-Lee® tomatoes to their portfolio.
About Flavorful Brands
Flavorful Brands, founded in 2018, builds on their foundation of “Little Seeds. Big Ideas.®”, and acquires proprietary and consumer-preferred seed genetics to deliver exceptional bulk and packaged fresh produce including Tasti-Lee: The Taste of Summer® and Rosa Bella Gourmet Pink Onions: the Ultimate Onion, Delicious Raw or Cooked®.