Nature Fresh Farms touts greenhouse competition wins

The company took home recognition for its Hiiros tomatoes, Sweet S’NAPS, bell peppers and cucumbers.

Nature Fresh Farms Hiiro tomatoes
Nature Fresh Farms Hiiro tomatoes
(Photo courtesy of Nature Fresh Farms)

Leamington, Ontario-based Nature Fresh Farms said it took home several top awards at the 17th annual Leamington Greenhouse Competitions for its peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and berries.

“We’re always working on enhancing the consumers eating experience through growing unique and exclusive varieties that challenge the standard varieties in the market and help differentiate the product offerings for retail and foodservice partners,” Matt Quiring, vice president of sales and marketing for Nature Fresh Farms, said in a news release. “These awards serve to highlight that the effort our team puts into everything from seed selection to consumer trials helps us to continue to deliver superior products.”

Nature Fresh Farms said it took accolades in the following categories:

  • Chef’s Choice — English Cuke.
  • Chef’s Choice — Organic Red Bell Pepper.
  • Chef’s Choice — Roma on the Vine.
  • First place — Orange Bell Pepper.
  • First Place — Roma on the Vine.
  • First Place — Cocktail Tomato.

The company said it also took home awards for the following products:

  • Sweet S’NAPS.
  • Blackberries.
  • Orange cherry on the vine tomatoes.
  • Hiiros tomatoes.
  • Razzes raspberries.
  • Tomatoes on the vine.
  • Mini cukes.

The annual competition supports R.E.A.C.H International, which mobilizes resources to support underprivileged children and families in Uganda and Africa, according to the release.

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