Canada’s Best Managed Companies is a business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $25 million. The award, which is sponsored by global financial services company Deloitte, as well as CIBC, Canadian Business Magazine, Queen's Smith School of Business and the TMX Group, recognizes organizations for their forward-thinking leadership and long-term approach to business. The Platinum Club honors top-performing companies that have earned a place among the best in the country for seven years or more.
“Throughout the program’s 27-year history, thousands of private companies have competed for this designation," said Peter Brown, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. "This year's winners have proven that they are continually and deliberately pushing boundaries; they are competitive about their place on the world stage. This is evident in their unwavering commitment to clear and concise strategies, their capability to clearly prove and articulate their sustained competitive advantage, and their commitment to the lifeblood of their organization: their people, with specific focus on developing next gen leaders.”
Sunset/Mastronardi
Mastronardi Produce has once again been honored with this esteemed designation, retaining their prestigious Platinum Club status among Canada’s business elite after winning the award for the 11th year in a row.
“Each year brings a new set of challenges, opportunities, and growth but our mission is always the same – inspiring healthy living through WOW flavor experiences,” says Paul Mastronardi, President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce. “This award is truly a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team across the business and their commitment to be the best in the industry.”
Oppy
Oppy has also been honored with the award, for the 19th consecutive year. “The entire management team at Oppy is honored to be selected from among an increasingly competitive field,” said Oppy’s Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson. “We’ve always placed great emphasis on ensuring that our growth is sustainable, which means that the success of our customers, our people and our communities is also our success. By placing a greater focus on adaptability, innovation and talent, Oppy is also ensuring its continued success for many decades more.”
Red Sun Farms
Red Sun Farms has been awarded for the 8th year in a row. “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 exudes these values in all aspects of our operations. This recognition reaffirms our position as leaders in the produce industry.”
Fresh Direct Produce
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd. was also among the winners, this being the ninth consecutive year being honored for the company. “Our Team is honoured to receive its ninth Best Managed Companies Award. We acquired Emperor Specialty Foods and Islands West Manufacturers this past year to expand our value-added program to Canadian retailers and foodservice operators. We continue to grow and expand our geographic reach and product offerings to support our loyal vendors and customers who are the cornerstone of our success. With our business partner Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company (HKW), a private equity firm founded in 1903 with offices in Indianapolis and New York, we are excited to explore additional expansion opportunities across Canada.” says President and Co-Founder Davis Yung.
For more information:
Justine Chevalier
Sunset Grown
Tel: +1 (519) 326-1491
Email: Justine.chevalier@sunsetgrown.com
https://www.sunsetgrown.com
Shrief Fadl
Oppy
Tel: +1 (604) 461 6779
Email: shrief.fadl@oppy.com
www.oppy.com
Laura Weiler
Red Sun Farms
Tel: (+1) 519-712-8489
www.redsunfarms.com
Karen Law
Fresh Direct
Tel: +1 (604) 639-1425
Email: karen.law@freshdirectproduce.com
www.freshdirectproduce.com