KINGSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA - The energy of the produce industry is electric as we gear up for a popular event with a fresh, organic focus. With the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) creeping up on the calendar, you can bet Mastronardi Produce® will be in attendance. This year’s focus? Backyard Farms Fresh Leafy Greens.

“We are excited to highlight our Backyard Farms organic leafy greens lineup at OPS,” says Peppe Bonfiglio, Vice President of Sales, as we catch up ahead of the event. “Our state-of-the-art growing process allows for easier handling and extends shelf-life.”

Mastronardi Produce’s Certified Organic lineup of Backyard Farms Leafy Greens is always fresh and always available, giving consumers the ability to indulge in delicious, organic lettuce even in the wintertime. The high-quality lineup is grown by Backyard Farms® and offered in an innovative 4 oz top-seal package.

Six enticing SKUs compose this impressive portfolio, including:

• Organic Spring Mix - A vibrant and versatile blend of textures and colors
  Organic Kale Spring Mix - Dynamic flavors in the supplier’s nutrient-packed, greenhouse-grown Kale Spring Mix
• Organic Romaine Blend - Sweet, delicate leaves
• Organic Green Leaf - The crunch consumers have been craving comes to life with this greenhouse-grown Green Leaf Mix
• Organic Green & Red Leaf - A classic, sweet blend of crisp leaves
• Organic Butter Lettuce - Tender, velvety, and sweet

“Our Backyard Farms Fresh Leafy Greens are grown in our high-tech greenhouse in the United States using growing systems that are land, water, and energy-efficient,” adds Peppe. “Grown without GMOs, pesticides, and herbicides, these Colorado-grown leafy greens have a strong appeal to consumers.”

Want to know more about this demand-driving product portfolio? Stop by booth #620 at the Organic Produce Summit.

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