KINGSVILLE, ON - SUNSET® Chairman Don Mastronardi was celebrated this past week at the 2017 CPMA conference, taking home the association’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

“I’m truly honored,” shared Don Mastronardi upon news of the award. “This award is incredibly humbling and I’m thankful to everyone who has been a part of this journey.”

Don Mastronardi has been dedicated to the produce industry his entire life, after taking over the family business at a young age. As a Canadian working the American market, Don learned about importing and exporting fresh produce and led Canadian businesses to do the same. According to a press release, it was these skills, combined with his incredible passion for customer service that helped establish SUNSET® as a leader in the industry.

“This year, I’m honored to present the lifetime achievement award to an individual who has been considered a true innovator in Ontario,” expressed Ron Lemaire, President of CPMA. “Don Mastronardi is known for his hard work, dedication, competitiveness, and vision to build an industry within Ontario and across North America.”

Don was undoubtedly a true innovator, responsible for bringing such products as Campari® to the North American market. Since the development of that first branded tomato, SUNSET® has developed countless other award-winning brands, with no signs of stopping its commitment to innovating in the produce category.

To learn more about SUNSET® and its many brands, visit sunsetgrown.com.

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