Warren, Mich. – Lipari Foods announced today that the company has purchased Eastside Deli of Lansing, Mich. The acquisition will bring world-class sandwich-making capabilities to Lipari’s vast offering of products for their customers. Eastside Deli in turn will soon provide Lipari-sourced products and services to its customers.
Eastside Deli employs 51 people and has enjoyed more than 20 years of success in manufacturing, selling and distributing ready-to-eat-sandwiches to almost 1000 Michigan-based convenience stores and retail outlets.
“We are very excited about adding this dynamic group of people and capabilities to the Lipari Foods team,” said Thom Lipari, president and CEO. “Part of our tradition is the consistent pursuit of innovative solutions for our customers.”
“Lipari is a family-owned company that’s a great fit for us because of our shared values,” said Jeff Jacobs, owner of Eastside Deli. “We’re convinced that this partnership offers our employees and customers the ideal combination of culture, products, services, expertise, and vision to assure a mutually successful future for all.”
Lipari Foods was founded in 1963 in Warren, Mich., the next step in the career of Jim Lipari, who began by delivering unique products from the back of his Buick station wagon. Today Lipari Foods distributes a wide range of quality bakery, deli, packaging, seafood, grocery, and confectionary products to nearly 5000 customers in more than 10 states.
Source: Lipari Foods
