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Lipari Foods company history timeline

1963

In 1963 Jim formed Lipari Food Distributors in order to continue distributing Bazzo’s and Bella Mia.

1966

1966 – Jim buys his first building at 9 Mile between Mack & Jefferson in St Clair Shores and he adds new products.

1967

Other products continued to be added to the Lipari product line, but Jim’s big break came in 1967 when Frank’s Tea & Spice appointed Lipari as their distributor.

1971

In 1971, Jim’s son Thom started working at Lipari Foods.

1974

1974 – Lori Lipari starts working at Lipari Foods in the accounts receivable department.

1980

1980 – Lipari begins selling their own label, starting with American Cheese.

1983

In 1983 Thom had an idea to sell frozen dough to bakeries.

1985

1985+ – Lipari experiences rapid growth through new product offerings, especially in deli, bakery, & packaging categories.

1995

In 1995, Lipari moved once again to accommodate sales and product expansion.

1997

1997+ – Lipari expands into new categories & markets through acquisitions.

2006

2006 – Lipari builds it’s current location, a custom office building and warehouse.

2008

2008 – Lipari Foods creates JLM Manufacturing & begins packing & manufacturing branded and private label offerings.

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