Immokalee, Fla. – Lipman – North America’s largest open field tomato grower – recently received the Pillar of the Community Award at the 2014 Excellence in Industry Awards, presented by The Partnership for Collier’s Future EconomyTM and The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce. The honor recognizes corporate and individual distinction in making Collier County the best place to live and do business.
Since its founding, Lipman has supported numerous events that give back to Collier County through education. Each year, the company sponsors a Golf Classic that benefits the Redlands Christian Migrant Association’s three charter schools and 70 child-care centers. Lipman also organizes an annual backpack and school supplies drive for local children, and has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to area high school and college students.
“Service is part of our culture, and Lipman is honored to be recognized for our work and commitment to Collier County,” said Jaime Weisinger, community relations director at Lipman. “It’s very rewarding to make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and employees.”
For more information about Lipman, visit LipmanProduce.com.
About Lipman
Lipman grows tomatoes and vegetables throughout North America, providing dependable year-round fresh produce through an integrated network of people and facilities in research & development, farming, processing, and repacking. Farms in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, California and Mexico – totaling tens of thousands of acres – allow Lipman to grow and ship fresh produce 365 days a year. Based in Immokalee, Fla., Lipman is an industry leader in sustainable agriculture, food safety and the delivery of high-quality produce. For more information, visit www.LipmanProduce.com.
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