Farmers & Fishermen Recognized as Top Workplace

Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with a second-place ranking for a company with less than 149 employees. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few.

Founded in 2019 by industry veteran, Kirk Halpern, CEO and founder, and his son, Ben, who serves as the executive vice president, Farmers & Fishermen Purveyors has swiftly emerged as the market leader in premium meat and seafood distribution across Georgia and the Southeast. Positioned at the intersection of tradition and innovation, the company has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional quality, innovative product lines, and white-glove service to some of the most prestigious hospitality and culinary destinations.

Backed by a team of seasoned professionals and driven by a culture of excellence, Farmers & Fishermen continues to disrupt the protein supply chain model with agility, integrity and a relentless focus on client success. As it scales with precision and purpose, Farmers & Fishermen stands out not just as a category leader but also as a case study in operational excellence, sustainable growth, and entrepreneurial vision in the food service sector.

Kirk Halpern shared, “The 2025 Top Workplace Award is an extremely meaningful honor. We are grateful to receive recognition from our hardworking staff. At Farmers & Fishermen, the guiding principle we believe is that if you take care of your employees, your employees will take care of your customers. We strive to train, educate, and support our staff and are proud of the efforts they make every day to make a difference. Our staff serves our community in a meaningful way and makes us so proud. The food industry is a challenging and forever changing landscape, and these are hardworking, dedicated individuals. This purposeful award represents their workplace satisfaction, and we consider that the most meaningful praise we can possibly earn.”

“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”