Kingsville, ON – Polar vortexes? No problem. No matter how long and cold this winter has been, Mastronardi Produce/SUNSET® keeps flavor fresh with gourmet Michigan grown tomatoes.
SUNSET® grows fresh tomatoes-on-the-vine and grape tomatoes 365 days a year at their facility in Coldwater, Michigan. This state of the art, high tech greenhouse has been operating since 2012 and uses grow lights to produce fresh tomatoes year round, even when there’s snow on the ground.
“The ability to grow fresh tomatoes in the middle of winter is something we are very proud of,” stated CEO Paul Mastronardi. “The location of Coldwater means we can pick, pack and ship the freshest possible tomatoes in the same day. This means we continue to deliver the highest flavor possible while also reducing food miles.”
Coldwater’s Phase II expansion began this winter, with completion expected for Summer 2014. The expansion will increase energy efficiency, create more local jobs, and of course, enable SUNSET® to introduce even more great products for local year-round production.
“We’ve received incredible feedback from our Midwest customers who are thrilled to have flavorful local tomatoes during the winter, so we’re excited for the opportunity to expand our SUNSET® brand to include more year round products,” continued Mastronardi.
Look for SUNSET® Michigan grown tomatoes at your favorite retailers and enjoy the flavor of summer!
To learn more about SUNSET® brand produce, please visit sunsetgrown.com
Source: Mastronardi Produce