C & B Farms

What C & B Farms does

C & B Farms, Inc. is a Florida-based specialty produce grower founded in 1986 by Chuck Obern, operating approximately 2,600 acres of cropland in Clewiston, Florida. The company cultivates over forty varieties of specialty vegetables and herbs under both conventional and USDA Organic methods, including green beans, collards, kale, bok choy, multiple cabbage and eggplant varieties, several pepper types, radishes, and herbs such as basil, cilantro, and parsley. Operations are backed by sustainability infrastructure — strict Best Management Practices, an onsite composting facility that converts yard waste into soil amendment, a tail water reuse system for irrigation, and an ongoing research collaboration with the University of Florida on Integrated Pest Management, water conservation, and fertilizer reduction. Food safety is maintained through GMP compliance, GAP certification audited annually under PrimusGFS standards, and USDA Organic certification.

C & B Farms sells exclusively through B2B channels — retail grocery, wholesale distribution, and foodservice operators — and offers flexible packaging for retail, wholesale, custom, and private label arrangements. Products ship via truck and air freight across the United States and into Canada, and the company supplements its own Florida production with East Coast partner farms to deliver year-round supply. Pricing is negotiated directly with customers on a quote basis rather than published. A consumer-facing sub-brand, Charlie's Corn Maize, was launched in 2018 as an agritourism corn maze attraction.

The company is privately held and entirely founder-controlled, with Chuck Obern serving as President; there is no evidence of external institutional investment, private equity backing, or a parent company. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership transitions are recorded in the available material. The sales organization includes a general sales representative, a dedicated herbs sales representative, a street sales representative, and a sales assistant. Overall, C & B Farms presents as a stable, mid-sized specialty grower whose competitive position rests on certifications, sustainability-driven cost structure, multi-channel distribution, and multi-decade operating history rather than technology differentiation or rapid scaling.

Name

C & B Farms

Legal name

C & B Farms, Inc.

Website

https://cbfarms.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

C & B Farms is a Florida-based specialty produce grower operating ~2,600 acres in Clewiston, cultivating 40+ vegetable and herb varieties conventionally and organically. It sells B2B to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers across the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Clewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Growing and selling specialty vegetables and herbs through retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. Products are shipped via truck and air freight throughout the United States and Canada.
2. Custom and Private Label: C & B provides custom packing solutions for retail, wholesale, foodservice with ability to accommodate private label arrangements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C & B Farms grows, packages, and ships more than 40 varieties of specialty vegetables and herbs—both conventionally and under USDA Organic certification—across approximately 2,600 acres of cropland in Hendry County, Florida. The company supplies retail grocery chains, wholesale produce distributors, and foodservice operators across the United States and Canada via refrigerated truck and air freight.

Product overview

C & B Farms is a Florida-based sustainable farming operation offering over 40 varieties of vegetables and herbs, available in both conventional and organic growing methods. The company operates approximately 2,600 acres of cropland in Clewiston, Florida, and partners with farms along the East Coast to provide year-round produce. Their product portfolio includes specialty vegetables such as green beans, collards, kale, bok choy, cabbage varieties, eggplant, peppers, radish, and herbs including basil, cilantro, and parsley. C & B Farms serves retail, wholesale, and foodservice markets, offering custom packing options, private labels, and shipping throughout the United States and into Canada via truck and air freight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charlie's Corn Maize: Agritourism corn maze attraction operated by C & B Farms

Products and services

• Conventional and USDA Organic Specialty Vegetables & Herbs A 40+ SKU assortment of fresh specialty vegetables and herbs grown on approximately 2,600 acres in Hendry County, Florida, available both conventionally and under USDA Organic certification. Sold to retail grocery chains, wholesale produce distributors, and foodservice operators across the United States and Canada via refrigerated truck and air freight.
• Charlie's Corn Maize (Agritourism) An on-farm agritourism corn maize experience operated as a C & B Farms sub-brand, sold directly to consumers and families visiting the Clewiston, Florida property.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• University of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC & B Farms works closely with the University of Florida conducting experiments for water conservation, reduction in fertilizer use, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This partnership supports the company's sustainability initiatives and agricultural best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pero Family Farms: Florida-based grower and shipper of specialty vegetables including leafy greens, brassicas, and organic produce serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice channels. Directly comparable in product mix, geography, and B2B go-to-market model.
• Lipman Family Farms: One of the largest open-field vegetable producers in the US, headquartered in Florida, with conventional and organic operations supplying retail and foodservice customers. Comparable in scale, crop mix, and direct-to-retail distribution model.
• Earthbound Farm: One of the largest US organic fresh produce growers and packers, supplying bagged salads, vegetables, and herbs to retail and foodservice. Directly comparable on the organic produce side and on the multi-channel B2B distribution model.
• Tanimura & Antle: US grower-packer-shipper of fresh vegetables including leafy greens, broccoli, and specialty vegetables, supplying retail and foodservice. Comparable in crop mix, grower-packer-shipping model, and multi-channel B2B sales.

Broad incumbents

• Grimmway Farms: Large-scale US grower and packer of carrots, leafy greens, and organic vegetables, serving retail and foodservice nationwide. Comparable in fresh produce scale and B2B distribution, but with a broader and more diversified product portfolio.
• Taylor Farms: Leading North American fresh-cut produce and salad processor serving retail, foodservice, and deli customers with leafy greens, vegetables, and value-added packs. Comparable on leafy greens and B2B foodservice supply, but a more processing-centric, value-added model.
• Bolthouse Farms: Vertically integrated US producer of fresh carrots, leafy greens, and dressings, with strong retail branded presence. Comparable in fresh produce scale and B2B/retail distribution, though more brand-led and concentrated in carrots.
• Driscoll's: Global specialty produce leader in berries, with a grower network model supplying retail year-round. Comparable in its grower-network supply approach and B2B retail relationships, though concentrated in berries rather than vegetables.
• Fresh Del Monte Produce: Vertically integrated global producer, distributor, and marketer of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, including vegetables and herbs. Comparable in fresh produce B2B distribution and global logistics, but at a meaningfully larger scale.

Regional players

• Bakker Barendrecht / Bakker Brothers: Specialty vegetable and herb breeder and producer with operations in Europe and Africa serving global retail and foodservice. Comparable in specialty vegetable and herb focus, but primarily serves EMEA rather than the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CBfarms_INC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c-b-farms-logistics-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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