Mastronardi Produce has been honored for the company’s SUNSET® One Sweet™ tomato, Sweet Twister™ peppers and new Y.E.L.O.™ brand cocktail tomatoes this year. The top honors were awarded to the company by the prestigious International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) in Belgium.

“We’re extremely proud that three of our products have been honored with the International Superior Taste Award,” stated CEO Paul Mastronardi. “It’s an incredible achievement to have our products recognized worldwide by chefs, sommeliers and consumers alike. Our brand is built on flavor and quality and this award is certainly a testament to our mission.”

According to a press release, submitted products are judged on a variety of factors including looks, smell, texture and taste. All three SUNSET® products excelled in every category, proving their quality and flavor is second to none. The iTQi jury is composed of 13 different nationalities and members of the most prestigious culinary institutions throughout Europe.

iTQi is the leading independent organization dedicated to testing and promoting superior tasting food and drink from around the world. The “Superior Taste Award” is the only stamp of quality in taste granted by the area’s opinion leaders, who happen to be Michelin-starred Chefs and Sommeliers. Several hundred food and drink brands from over 80 different companies participate in the iTQi Awards each year.

“We warmly congratulate Mastronardi Produce on their achievement,” commented Steve Gibas, Operations Manager of iTQi. “The company and team should be particularly proud to market products that are so valued for their superior taste.”

Congratulations Mastronardi on your innovation and award winning produce!

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