Lipman Family Farms proudly announces the acquisition of Shelton & Sons, a trusted tomato grower based in Morristown, Tennessee. This acquisition strengthens Lipman's domestic footprint and reinforces its ability to supply consistent, high-quality roma tomatoes year-round, solidifying the critical July through October growing season.
Shelton & Sons has been a dedicated partner in Lipman's local grower network for decades,
contributing to Lipman's seasonal success with roma tomatoes in the Eastern U.S. Their
long-standing reputation for excellence and integrity in farming aligns with Lipman's deep-rooted values around family, quality, and community.
"For years, Shelton & Sons has helped us deliver the freshest product to our customers
during peak season," said Elyse Lipman, CEO at Lipman Family Farms. "Their deep history
in family farming and consistent supply makes them a natural extension of our team. We're
honored to bring them fully into the Lipman network."
With this acquisition, Lipman strengthens its regional supply chain during summer and fall
months and continues its investment in reliable, domestic agriculture. Shelton & Sons will
maintain its focus on roma tomato production, offering customers seamless continuity with
the added support of Lipman's nationwide infrastructure.
"Our family has been growing tomatoes in Morristown for decades, and Lipman has been a
trusted partner through it all," said Terry Cantrell of Shelton & Sons. "Joining the Lipman
family feels like a natural next step that lets us continue on the legacy of farming with
purpose."
This marks the third major acquisition in the last eighteen months for Lipman Family
Farms. In 2024, the company welcomed Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, TN—another
longtime roma tomato partner—and expanded in the Northeast market with the acquisition
of Northeast Produce, a tomato repacker in Connecticut. Together, these acquisitions reflect
Lipman's momentum in strengthening regional supply, honoring the roots of family
farming, and making produce accessible to all.
"We are dedicated to growing our team with like-minded companies and individuals so we
can continue to make fresh produce accessible to families for generations to come," Lipman
explained.
With a footprint that reaches nationally, Lipman continues to build a strong network with
growers who share its values of quality, integrity, and responsible farming.
Contact:
Morgan Stuckert
Lipman Family Farms
Tel: 239-641-0088
[email protected]
www.LipmanFamilyFarms.com