Lipman Family Farms Takes Local Strength to a National Scale at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show; Elyse Lipman Comments

IMMOKALEE, FL - At the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show, visitors to booth 2861 can easily see the freshness that Lipman Family Farms delivers to retailers every day.

Front and center is the rich, red Crimson tomato. This juicy homegrown variety is a crown jewel in Lipman’s lineup and a favorite among both chefs and retailers. Alongside it, the Lipman Fresh-Cut lineup showcases appetizing fajita and pico de gallo mixes, salsa, perfectly prepared bell peppers, onions and more. It’s all innovatively prepared at the peak of flavor and packed to maximize shelf life.

Less obvious, but just as important, is the story behind the displays. The vertically integrated behind-the-scenes network makes it all possible, gives Lipman’s customers a variety of benefits.

From its start as a single tomato stand, Lipman has done whatever it takes to deliver consistency and efficiency to customers, all while retaining the relationships and care that have defined it for most of a century.

Today, Lipman has the flexibility and responsiveness of a local grower, along with operations that are large enough to supply customers across North America. The company’s operations provide unique control across every link of the supply chain. Its end-to-end capability ensures reliability, supports industry-leading food safety standards and provides remarkably consistent produce from coast to coast.

• In-house R&D breeds proprietary varieties to produce better flavor, durability, shelf life and other traits that benefit retailers and food service customers.
• 23 repack facilities reduce transit time and ensure dependably fresh product deliveries.
• 8 fresh-cut facilities with growing capacity help meet the need for custom products and unique customer demands.
• A comprehensive logistics offering delivers just-in-time product 365 days a year.

“We’re growers at heart, but our business extends far beyond farming,” said Elyse Lipman, CEO of Lipman Family Farms, in the recent release. “From our R&D department and breeding programs to our partnerships with local family farms across the continent, no one is better equipped to provide in-season freshness and flavor at any time.”

The proof is plain to see (and taste) at IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show. Attendees can experience the innovation and flavor of Lipman’s fresh-cut lineup, taste recipes featuring Crimson tomatoes, and learn more about the company’s vertically integrated solutions at booth 2861. For more details, visit lipmanfamilyfarms.com.