IMMOKALEE, FL - Acquisition news ahead! Lipman Family Farms is bolstering its production prowess with the acquisition of Northeast Produce, the company’s 12th acquisition in the last 20 years.
"We are thrilled to welcome Northeast Produce into our Lipman family,” shared Elyse Lipman, Chief Executive Officer of Lipman Family Farms. “This acquisition represents our growth-focused strategy, allowing us to better serve our customers by providing high-quality fresh produce across an expanded geographical area."
As explained in a press release, this acquisition underscores Lipman's dedication to creating fresh produce that is accessible to all and reinforces its commitment to continuous growth and innovation.
“With the global population now over 8 billion, the demand for fresh produce will continue to grow. The best we can do as suppliers of fresh vegetables is to meet the moment, invest in services, infrastructure, and partnerships that can make produce available and safe for everyone across our network to our network,” continued Lipman. “We need to make sure that we’re growing in a way that makes produce accessible, affordable, and attainable for generations to come.”
The Northeast Produce facility in Plainville, Connecticut, will continue to operate and service customers under the Lipman umbrella, resulting in extended reach and enhanced service to the northeast United States.
“We’re honored to be working with an organization such as Lipman Family Farms,” shared Mike Melninkaitis, previous Owner of Northeast Produce. “Our companies’ cultural alignment and shared vision has us excited for the future as one team.”
Following this deal, Melninkaitis will be taking on the role of Business Development Manager for Lipman in the northeast.
Joe Ruffini, former owner of Northeast Produce, will continue to manage sales out of the Plainville facility.
“This new venture allows us to strengthen our relationships with our customers and bolsters Northeast Produce’s strong roots in quality and service,” said Ruffini.
How will Lipman Family Farms continue to expand, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a cohesive and collaborative environment? ANUK will be here to report.
