Pure Flavor Growth Prompts Organic Acreage & Distribution Center Expansion

July 12, 2022 Pure Flavor

After tripling the company’s acreage on its home site in Leamington over the last 2 years, Pure Flavor® has begun construction of a new 40-acre (16 ha.) high-tech, fully lit facility as well as a new 210,000 sq ft centralized packhouse Distribution Center on the same site. Half of the new greenhouse facility (20 acres) will be dedicated to supporting company’s organic programs.

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.

Maui Fresh International Prepares for Summer to Ensure Partners Have Access to Quality Produce

Maui Fresh International, a wholesaler and distributor of fruits and vegetables for local and national customers since 2004, today announced its plans for summer to ensure it has access to the quantity and quality produce needed to fulfill customer demands. Maui Fresh’s connections with growers across the globe position it well to maintain a steady supply despite higher costs and tight labor markets impacting growers.

Amela wins the FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award

April 8, 2022 FRUIT LOGISTICA

Trade visitors at the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade chose the new tomato variety by Granada La Palma from Spain as the innovation of the year.

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.