Lipman Family Farms Announces Leadership Succession Process

June 1, 2022 Lipman Family Farms

Lipman Family Farms announced that after 13 years as Lipman Family Farms’ first independent Chief Executive, Kent Shoemaker intends to retire in 2023. Kent will remain in his role until a successor has been confirmed and fully transitioned.

Lipman Celebrates Eighth Annual 5K and Local Community

April 6, 2022 Lipman Family Farms

Lipman Family Farms, North America’s largest field tomato grower based in Immokalee, FL, honored its commitment to creating a lasting impact within the community by hosting the eighth annual 5K Run for Backpacks as a hybrid event this weekend.

Lipman Family Farms to Feature the Crimson Tomato at Southern Exposure Amid Peak of Growing Season

February 25, 2022 Lipman Family Farms

At the peak of Florida’s growing season, Lipman Family Farms will showcase its Crimson tomato and other fresh produce at Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure conference next week. Developed to exceed expectations of the ideal tomato, The Crimson™ is picked at peak freshness and specially bred for its signature deep red color, intense flavor, and high lycopene content with antioxidant properties to provide consumers with maximum health benefits.  

Lipman Family Farms Gives Back to Communities Across North America Through Annual ‘Day of Good from the Ground Up

November 16, 2021 Lipman Family Farms

On Nov. 11-12, Lipman Family Farms’ employees across the network gathered to participate in the second annual ‘Day of Good from the Ground Up®,’ joining forces to give back to the local communities where Lipman operates. The company-wide service days are a continued part of Lipman’s community-driven culture, reinforcing the company’s commitment to giving back in the areas where Lipman employees live and work.

Ben E. Keith Company Announces Supplier Appreciation Day Category of the Year Winners

October 19, 2021 Ben E. Keith 

The 39th Annual Supplier Appreciation Day, originally scheduled to be held in-person in Fort Worth on October 4, was announced via video conference and presented to the Sugar Foods team.