Lipman Family Farms Grows Reach With New Acquisition

Lipman Family Farms has announced the acquisition of Shelton & Sons, a tomato producer based in Morristown, TN. This acquisition strengthens Lipman’s domestic footprint and reinforces its ability to supply consistent, high-quality roma tomatoes year-round, solidifying the 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.

“For years, Shelton & Sons has helped us deliver the freshest product to our customers during peak season,” says 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,” says 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 transaction This marks the third major acquisition in the last 18 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 re-packer in Connecticut.

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