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Mastronardi Produce, the fourth-generation family-owned business that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in North America, is pleased to announce the addition of two high-tech greenhouse operations in Kentucky into its US farm network.

Mastronardi Produce, the fourth-generation family-owned business that pioneered high-tech greenhouse strawberries in North America, is bringing its award-winning flavor to the organic greenhouse berry segment.

Last week indoor farm start-up AppHarvest’s Berea, KY, farm received a notice of default and termination of its lease from Mastronardi Berea LLC, which owns the facility. 

For the first quarter 2023, net sales were $13.0 million versus net sales of $5.2 million in the first quarter of 2022 – a more than 250% increase and nearly 90% of the company’s net sales for full year 2022.

Mastronardi Produce has revealed its latest product launch with the addition of Umami The Fifth Taste to its award-winning line of snacking tomatoes on the vine.

Mastronardi Produce is launching a new locally-grown greenhouse lettuce line under its Backyard Farms brand that will support growers in Florida and Colorado.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, has received increased funding from key industry partners Mission Produce, SUNSET, and Taylor Farms.

Two Mastronardi Produce brands were celebrated for excellence in package design and innovation at the prestigious PAC Global Awards Wednesday night.

The Campari tomato harvest is expected to kick off in Richmond, KY, in January.

Greenhouse pioneer Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce, received a Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday at the Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) 31st Annual Gala and Awards Ceremony.