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Taylor Farms Adds to Fan-Favorite Mini Line with Two New Chopped Salad Kits; Bryan Jaynes and Charis Neves Comment



SALINAS, CA - Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, announced the launch of two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits, further enhancing its popular Minis product line. These innovative additions cater to consumers seeking convenient, value-packed, and perfectly portioned meal options.

Bryan Jaynes, Vice President of Product and Marketing, Taylor Farms
Bryan Jaynes, Senior Vice President of Product, Taylor Farms

“The Chopped Mini product line has been incremental to the category and a resounding success,” said Bryan Jaynes, SVP Product, in a recent press release. “By providing consumers with a value-priced kit and a smaller portion size, we’re thrilled to see a wave of new customers entering the salad kit segment.”

The newly introduced Chopped Mini Salad Kits include fresh, flavorful ingredients paired with crave-worthy dressings, fulfilling the growing demand for smaller-sized salad kits. Every kit is produced regionally within Taylor Farms’ robust production network, ensuring peak freshness and quality.

Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, announced the launch of two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits, further enhancing its popular Minis product line
Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, announced the launch of two new Chopped Mini Salad Kits, further enhancing its popular Minis product line

New varieties joining the Taylor Farms family of Minis include:

  • Taco Ranch - Romaine Lettuce, Carrots, Red Cabbage, Crispy Mini Corn Chips with Taco Ranch Dressing
  • Asian Crunch- Romaine Lettuce, Red & Savoy Cabbages, Broccoli Stalks, Carrot, Green Onion, Mini Wonton Squares with Asian Sesame Vinaigrette

With these exciting new flavors, Taylor Farms continues to enhance mealtime convenience while delivering chef-inspired recipes made with high-quality ingredients. Perfectly portioned and ready-to-eat, the new Chopped Mini Salad Kits are ideal for quick lunches, as a side dish, or any occasion that calls for a fresh, healthy option.

Charis Neves, Director of Innovation and Product, Taylor Farms
Charis Neves, Vice President of Innovation and Product, Taylor Farms

"Our new mini chopped kit recipes reflect Taylor Farms’ desire to get more healthy greens into the hands of consumers with chopped salads that look and taste incredible, and with toppings and dressings in a variety of options," said Charis Neves, Vice President Innovation & Product. "These new salads provide the perfect size for anyone looking for more ways to eat healthy throughout their day."

Taylor Farms is dedicated to combining innovation with freshness and flavor to bring consumers products that fit effortlessly into their busy lifestyles. The new Chopped Mini Salad Kits are available at retailers nationwide.


SunFed's JC Myers Details Mexico Transition and Summer Programs



NOGALES, AZ - SunFed has multiple programs in the works to keep retailers well-stocked for the summer. I spoke with JC Myers, the company’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing, to learn more about the Mexico seasonal transition and its implications for buyers.

JC Myers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, SunFed®

“Conventional and organic squash, cucumbers, tomato, and eggplant production are wrapping up in Sinaloa and Sonora, and we’re transitioning to new crops off the Baja and Central Mexico,” he told me. “It was a cooler-than-average season with longer periods of gusty winds resulting in lower production and higher grade-out percent. Those cooler temperatures continued through April and early May, extending the season of SunFed Perfect Produce.”

As regional United States and Canadian production ramps up, JC notes that market fluctuations are to be expected.

“We do our best to have solid distribution plans in place to avoid volatility,” he assures.

With summer production just getting underway, the company’s grower partners are hard at work to ensure consistent supplies and that SunFed Perfect Produce quality.

SunFed has multiple programs in the works to keep retailers well-stocked for the summer
SunFed has multiple programs in the works to keep retailers well-stocked for the summer

“Our quality control team on the ground in Mexico is optimistic that we will have an excellent season,” JC says. “SunFed Perfect Produce is available FOB in San Diego and the Texas Valley throughout the summer season. Let’s get some Perfect for Grilling Ads on the books!”

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