Lipman expands with Northeast acquisition
Lipman expands with Northeast acquisition
Lipman Family Farms has acquired Northeast Produce, the company's 12th acquisition in the last 20 years, reinforcing its commitment to continuous growth and innovation.
The company said this acquisition underscores Lipman's dedication to creating fresh produce that is accessible to all. With farming as the root of the company’s foundation, it is the source of Lipman’s strength to provide fresh foods reliably, efficiently and consistently every day of the year.
"We are thrilled to welcome Northeast Produce into our Lipman family,” said Elyse Lipman, CEO 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."
Lipman added, “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. We need to make sure that we’re growing in a way that makes produce accessible, affordable and attainable for generations to come.”
As Lipman Family Farms continues to evolve and expand, special attention is being given to ensuring a smooth and integrated transition of company cultures. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a cohesive and collaborative environment, Lipman aims to combine the strengths of both organizations to create a unified and stronger entity.
“We’re honored to be working with an organization such as Lipman Family Farms,” said Mike Melninkaitis, previous owner of Northeast Produce. “Our companies’ cultural alignment and shared vision has us excited for the future as one team.” Melninkaitis will be taking on the role as business development manager for Lipman in the Northeast.
“This new venture allows us to strengthen our relationships with our customers and bolsters Northeast Produce’s strong roots in quality and service,” said Joe Ruffini, former owner of Northeast Produce. Ruffini will continue to manage the sales out of the Plainville, CT, facility.
The Northeast Produce facility in Plainville will continue to operate and service customers under the Lipman umbrella.
