Greenhouse Competitions in Leamington, Ontario, made a return this year hosting its annual Greenhouse Vegetable Awards, showcasing the best greenhouse-grown produce from leading North American growers. Family-owned Nature Fresh Farms was awarded overall winner of the Hottest Tomato with their newest Umami Cherry Tomato, in addition to winning the entire Bite-Sized Tomato category with their Axiany placing third, Orange Cherry receiving second, and their Umami Cherry Tomato awarded first place.
Pure Flavor’s Cloud 9 Bite-Sized Fruity Tomatoes have been awarded the ChefsBest Excellence Award, adding to the reputation of this snacking tomato endorsed by professional chefs.
The National Restaurant Association and Natural Products Expo West recently held their respective FABI and NEXTY annual awards for the best new food and beverage products across several categories. Before the Butcher’s UNCUT Taco Grounds (FABI Award) and UNCUT Breakfast Grounds (NEXTY Awards) were ultimately recognized as finalists in separate plant-based categories for their taste, versatility, price and nutritional content by judges at each show.
