Mastronardi Adds Two Kentucky Greenhouses to US Network

October 10, 2023 Mastronardi Produce

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. The high-tech greenhouse facilities – separately located in Richmond and Morehead, Kentucky – represent a combined 120 acres of fully lit production.

Mastronardi Accelerates Growth in New York Through Joint Venture with Intergrow

May 19, 2023 Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce, a fourth-generation family-owned business that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in North America, has announced an exciting new expansion of its US network through a joint venture formed with Intergrow Greenhouses Inc. which will include the acquisition of Intergrow’s commercial greenhouse facilities and trucking business in the state of New York.

Mastronardi Produce Launches Backyard Farms Lettuce from Florida & Colorado

March 17, 2023 Mastronardi Produce

Mastronardi Produce is launching a new locally-grown greenhouse lettuce line under its Backyard Farms® brand that will support growers in Florida and Colorado. The company recently partnered with two family-owned lettuce greenhouses that were serving local markets but facing challenges.

Brighter Bites Receives Increased Funding From Mission Produce, Sunset, & Taylor Farms

March 1, 2023 Brighter Bites

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. The additional donations will benefit Dallas and Salinas location programming.

Paul Mastronardi Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Ontario Produce Marketing Association

November 23, 2022 Mastronardi Produce

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. The prestigious award recognizes an individual that has demonstrated tireless efforts over many years to improve the quality and distribution of fruits and vegetables marketed within and outside Ontario through innovation, cooperation, and hard work.