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1. New Solar Installation at Tracy Facility Shows Continued Dedication to Sustainability

   May 29, 2020 4:53 pm

   Taylor Farms Pacific in Tracy, CA announced a 8,204 solar panel system this week, our largest solar installation to date. The new solar array spans almost 300,000 square feet — 7.5 acres — of rooftop space, making it the largest private solar panel array in San Joaquin County!

   

   It will power 67% of the Tracy facility’s energy needs, providing 2.256 megawatts (MW) of direct current (DC) power to the facility. Annually, the panels will produce 3,697,800 kWh and reduce C02 emissions by 2,752 metric tons.

   In conjunction with this announcement, we hosted an Open House and Launch Party to celebrate the installation and the people of Taylor Farms. Mayor Robert Rickman, of the City of Tracy, delivered the keynote speech, and presented us a certificate of recognition for our commitment to sustainable and renewable energy.

   

   Nicole Flewell, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, also spoke and touched on how sustainable initiatives like these help us care for the planet, our community, and our mission for a sustainable future.

   “Since 2012, Taylor Farms has invested in eight major projects in North America including solar, wind, fuel cells, and cogeneration. The company has installed five solar arrays at facilities — one in Texas, one in Tennessee, and three in California, which together generate 8.4 Million kWh per year,” says Flewell. “Taylor Farms has dedicated sustainability resources to determine the best energy and economic strategy for each of these locations.”

   

   Taylor Farms’ investments in sustainability projects have been widely embraced by customers and partners nationwide. Taylor Farms plans to continue pursuing opportunities to lead renewables projects across North America, with each project taking the company one-step further in its dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint, while delivering healthy fresh foods to our consumers.

2. New Organic Chopped Salad Kits Expand Taylor Farms Chopped Offerings

   4:20 pm

   Today’s busy families looking for convenient, healthy organic produce now have a brand new option — Taylor Farms® Organic Chopped Salads Kits.

   As consumer demand for organically produced goods continues to show double-digit growth, the market for chopped salads continues to grow at a record pace. Today’s introduction of the innovative, full-solution Organic Chopped Kits builds on the success of the original range of Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kits.

   “Taylor Farms brought the original chopped salad kits to market in 2012. The innovation generated a new sub-segment within the salad kit category now valued over $460 million,” said Mark Campion, retail president of Taylor Farms. “The time is right to bring this growth-generating product line into the organic segment.”

   Campion said Taylor Farms chopped salad kits have been selling faster than any other brand in the market – now representing more than a third of this market.

   There are three premium Organic Chopped Salad Kits, each featuring layers of flavor. The kits include fresh vegetables like broccoli, celery, carrots, cabbage and romaine.The kits also include organic toppings like quinoa crisps, pita chips, sunflower seeds, chia seeds and pepitas, along with exclusive dressings.

   

   The three varieties are available:

   • Organic Toasted Sesame Chopped Salad, with organic romaine, green cabbage, carrots, green onions, sunflower seeds, quinoa crisps and toasted sesame dressing.

   • Organic Sriracha Ranch Chopped Salad, with organic green cabbage, romaine, radicchio, carrots, green onions, cheddar cheese, pepitas, tortilla strips and Sriracha ranch dressing.

   • Organic Asian Ginger Chopped Salad, with organic romaine, broccoli, radicchio, green onions, celery, chia seeds, pita chips, ginger and honey dressing.

   “Consumers prefer organically produced food because of their concerns regarding health, the environment, and animal welfare,” said Bryan Janes, vice president product development of Taylor Farms. “Our new Chopped Salads bring a full solution to consumers, enabling them to quickly put together great-tasting restaurant-inspired salads that contain multiple ingredients and textures – all featuring a combination of lettuces and vegetables.”

3. New Innovative Training Centers Foster Advancement of Employee Skill Sets

   4:06 pm

   We are excited to announce the opening of two new state-of-the-art employee training centers, focused on employee learning and development through engaging and hands-on experiences with highly technical and sophisticated machinery.

   With the opening of these centers, we are continuing to lead in innovation in the agriculture industry and in our commitment to the continued education and advancement of employees throughout our organization.

   We’re one of the first agriculture companies prioritizing the implementation of automation and robotic initiatives throughout our operations. The new employee training centers are designed to transition our current team members to work alongside the more sophisticated equipment and create an environment that fosters the development of employee skill sets.

   

   In creating these centers, we have invested over $1 million in a 4,500-square foot facility in Yuma, AZ and a 2,200-square foot facility in Salinas, CA. The centers currently offer training around programming, engineering, and machine operation. These training opportunities have been enthusiastically embraced my employees.

   

   Our top priority is always the high quality fresh foods we provide to our customers, consumers, and communities across North America every day. This is why we feel that educating our employees on the innovations in the agriculture industry is critical. With these training centers, we are empowering our team members while advancing the future of the fresh food industry. We can’t wait to see what comes next!

   

4. New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Show Importance of What We Do

   3:54 pm

   
   The release last week of new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture underscores the importance of Taylor Farms’ commitment to bringing consumers the freshest, safest, highest quality produce for a healthy lifestyle.

   

    

   The DGA are updated every five years with the latest science and offer guidance to government programs, health professionals and the industry for encouraging healthy food choices.

    

   For the past 30 years, the DGA have warned that Americans aren’t eating enough vegetables and fruit, yet the science tells us that people who eat more vegetables and fruit are healthier.  Generally, we should eat on average 3.5 cups of vegetables and 2.5 cups of fruit every day.

    

   What’s alarming about the new guidelines is that 87 percent of Americans still don’t reach the vegetable goal and 75 percent don’t reach the fruit goal.

    

   That’s where we come in. We’re here to help folks live a healthy lifestyle. And according to the new figures, USDA recommends eating two cups more vegetables and one cup more fruit each day to reach the goal.  Our fresh, pre-packaged produce and vegetable products make it very easy for consumers to get the healthiest, freshest produce and vegetables on the market. See all our tasty, time saving options here.

   

   87 percent of Americans don’t eat the recommended about of vegetables

   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 – 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8^th Edition. December 2015. Available athttp://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/.

5. New Delicious Wedge-Style Chopped Salad Exclusively Offered at Sam’s Club

   3:51 pm

   Are you ready for an exciting new — exclusive — variety of Taylor Farms Chopped Salad Kit?

   The popular Wedge salad with its delicious steakhouse vibe now has its own place in our line of fan-favorite Chopped Salads!

   

   This variety is only available at select Sam’s Club nationwide —  in-Club sampling of the Wedge-Style Chopped Salad Kit is taking place this Saturday,  November 3rd – Check your local club for schedule and availability.

   This Wedge-Style Chopped Salad Kit is fully loaded with all your favorites. Crisp romaine, cabbage, cauliflower, shredded broccoli, and carrots are topped with fried onions and tasty bacon. Sprinkle all that with the included steakhouse seasoning and drizzle with our creamy blue cheese dressing for the perfect blend of flavors.

   Top this tasty salad with roasted sweet potatoes for an easy lunch, or serve it as an easy and perfect side to a steak dinner (recipe below).

   Dig in and enjoy!

   Steakhouse NY Strip & Potatoes with Wedge Chopped Kit

   

   Ingredients

   • 4 boneless New York strip steaks – 1-inch thick, excess fat trimmed
   • 1lb fingerling potatoes
   • Olive oil
   • 1 tbsp butter
   • Coarse salt & crushed black pepper
   • Taylor Farms Wedge Chopped Kit

   Directions

   1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice fingerling potatoes in half, toss in olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on rimmed baking sheet and roast until golden brown and crispy, about 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway.
   2. Season steaks with salt and pepper. Heat oil and butter in a large heavy bottom skillet on high heat.  Sear steaks until medium rare, flipping once, 4-5 minutes on each side. Let rest on a cutting board before slicing, about 10 minutes.
   3. In a large salad bowl toss Taylor Farms Wedge Chopped Salad Kit with all of the components and dressing. (Yes, it’s that easy!)
   4. Serve sliced steak with the roasted potatoes and Wedge Chopped on the side.