Mastronardi Produce, Red Sun Farms, Oppy, and Fresh Direct Produce have received an award from Canada's Best Managed Companies program. It is one of the country's leading business award programs, recognizing innovative and world-class businesses. "The 2024 Best Managed winners exemplify the highest Canadian business standards of innovation, adaptability, and bold leadership," said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private and co-leader for Canada's Best Managed Companies program. "Their relentless ambition, determined focus, and strategic agility have led them to remain competitive on the world stage, creating sustainable economic growth in an evolving global market." Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process.
Mastronardi Produce
This fourth-generation family-owned company has been named a 2024 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation. This is the 15th consecutive win for the company.
"There is plenty to celebrate this year and we are so excited to recognize these milestones with our employees, our partners, and the community," said Paul Mastronardi, president and CEO of Mastronardi Produce. "This month marks our 70th anniversary as a family-owned company and receiving a Canada's Best Managed Company award is the perfect way to kick off the celebrations."
The Mastronardi Produce family.
Red Sun Farms 
Red Sun Farms has been named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the twelfth year in a row and retaining Platinum Club status. "This recognition is a reflection of our commitment to spending time and energy to build and maintain good long-term business partnerships and the cultivation of a successful team," says Carlos Visconti, Red Sun Farms CEO of US and Canada Operations. "In combination with our strong core values of Accountability, Collaboration, Trust and Innovation, we are building an environment that makes Red Sun Farms the ideal partnership for long lasting relationships. Our Red Sun Farms family embraces these values in all aspects of our operations. This recognition reaffirms our position as leaders in the produce industry."
Oppy
Oppy has received the award for the 23rd time while earning a place in the program's Platinum Club for 17 years running. "We are immensely proud of this achievement," said chair, CEO and managing partner John Anderson. "It fuels our drive to forge ahead, shaping a future where our company continues to thrive — especially at a time when challenges are everywhere. Kudos to the Oppy team whose dedication and hard work make this prestigious honor possible."
Fresh Direct Produce
This company has received the award for the 13th consecutive year. "We are overjoyed to receive this," said Adri de Wet, group president at Fresh Direct Produce Group of Companies. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team, who have consistently demonstrated exceptional talent, innovation, and resilience. I am immensely proud of our team's ongoing innovation, adaptation, growth, and commitment to customer satisfaction year after year, which has been instrumental in our continued success."
For more information:
Julia Shreve
Mastronardi Produce
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www.sunsetgrown.com
Leona Neill
Red Sun Farms
Tel.: 519-712-8493
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Kelsey Van Lissum
Oppy
Tel.: +1 (604) 461-6779
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www.oppy.com
Peter App
Fresh Direct Produce
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https://freshdirectproduce.com/