Global leader in post-harvest freshness
solutions adds former CEO of Lipman Family Farms
PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AgroFresh
Solutions, Inc. a global leader in post-harvest solutions for
fresh produce, recently named Kent
Shoemaker to its Board of Directors and appointed him
Chairman of the Board.
"As we continue to expand our products and services for
additional crops, we remain committed to helping our customers meet
their post-harvest challenges at every step in the fresh produce
supply chain," said Clint Lewis, CEO
of AgroFresh. "We are excited to welcome a leader like Kent who has
walked in our customers' shoes and has been a successful business
leader with direct experiences in produce production and managing
risk along the supply chain as produce travels from harvest to
home."
Until his retirement in 2023, Shoemaker served as CEO of Lipman
Family Farms for nearly 14 years, the largest open-field
tomato grower in North America.
The Immokalee, Fla.-based company
provides year-round fresh produce through an integrated network of
research and development, farming, processing and packing. Prior to
Lipman, Shoemaker spent 26 years at FreshPoint, Inc., North America's largest fresh produce
distribution network, the final 10 years as COO. Kent was part of
the leadership team whose expansion efforts resulted in the sale of
FreshPoint to Sysco Corporation.
"My journey to this role has been marked by a deep respect for
agriculture and a passion for fostering sustainable practices,"
stated Shoemaker. "It is an honor to be associated with such a
highly regarded leader in the area of produce sustainability."
"Kent's experience will be invaluable to us as AgroFresh
continues its transformation to expand its pathways for growth,
having recently completed the acquisitions of both Tessara and Pace
International," added Lewis.
As the newest independent director, Shoemaker replaces
Brian Kocher as Chairman of the
Board who has recently transitioned off the Board to take on the
role of CEO for SunOpta. Kent will now join other independent
board members: Tina Lawton, former
APAC President of Syngenta; Sandor
Nagy, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Supply Chain at
Driscoll's; and David McInerney,
Founder/Former CEO of Fresh Direct. [Link to previous release:
https://www.agrofresh.com/agrofresh-new-board-directors/]
For more information about AgroFresh and details about how the
company is helping customers produce abundant, sustainable, quality
fresh produce for all, visit www.agrofresh.com.
About AgroFresh
AgroFresh is a global leader in
post-harvest quality and freshness solutions, dedicated to
enhancing the quality and extending the shelf-life of fresh produce
while reducing food loss and waste. From a legacy of innovation
that stretches back more than 40 years, AgroFresh addresses fresh
produce supply chain challenges from all angles, offering a full
suite of integrated storage, packing line and digital solutions.
AgroFresh has what it takes to empower growers, packers and
retailers to succeed in their business of delivering fresh, quality
and sustainable produce from harvest to home. To learn more about
AgroFresh, visit www.agrofresh.com/.
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SOURCE AgroFresh Solutions, Inc.