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1. Innovate the Plate with New Products at the PMA Foodservice Expo

   May 28, 2020 6:34 pm

   Our Taylor Farms Foodservice team is dedicated to launching new products that align with the latest food trends, to innovate the plate with fresh produce solutions! Last week, the Produce Marketing Association’s Foodservice Expo was the perfect opportunity to showcase some of the new items we are working on. 

   In our booth we featured Cauliflower Pearls (available now) and a few items that we will be launching later this year – Veggie Noodles, an Asian Chopped Salad, and a Spinach & Arugula Blend.

   Watch this video to see a few fun things you can do with these new Taylor Farms products to innovate your plate!

   During the week leading up to the expo, Taylor Farms also hosted many field and plant tours, including the Center for Growing Talent’s Career Pathways Program, to showcase our production facility in Salinas.

   

   Taylor Farms also had some fun participating in the “Bocce for Talent” fundraiser tournament, where all proceeds benefited Center for Growing Talent by PMA. The team looked sharp and won Best Dressed!  

   Thanks to all of our customer partners and friends who came out and spend some time with us!

2. Inaugural Summit Showcases Organic Produce Industry, Features New Taylor Farms Organic Chopped Salad Kit Debut

   6:24 pm

   As part of the booming $11 billion organic fresh produce industry, Taylor Farms is proud to be a co-founding sponsor of the first Organic Produce Summit in Monterey this week, July 13-14.  The sold-out event showcases the growing marketplace with a series of educational sessions, featured speakers, networking opportunities and exhibits from more than 70 leading organic fresh fruit and vegetable producers.

   

   The Summit also offers the perfect platform for Taylor Farms to debut its brand new Organic Chopped Salad Kits, an extension of their fastest-selling line of Chopped Salads that was introduced 4 years ago.  

   The Summit provides leaders and innovators of organic fresh produce the space to collaborate on opportunities and challenges in today’s fastest-growing food segment. Summit organizers took a “big-tent” approach to the event, involving everyone associated with the organic fresh produce industry, by providing a forum to discuss how the industry can continue to grow in the years to come.

   

   “Bruce Taylor was the first person we talked to about the Organic Produce Summit,” said Matt Seeley, founder of the summit.  “We wanted to talk to a true visionary in the produce industry who would understand what we were trying to accomplish and its viability to the produce industry.“Bruce clearly understood the need for such an event—a gathering of the various aspects of the organic produce industry in the Salad Bowl of the World to share ideas and information while gathering insight into the organic produce industry. We are forever grateful for his vision and commitment to making this inaugural event a foundation for future Organic Produce Summits in the years to come,” said Seeley.

   Attendees have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of exciting educational breakout sessions hosted by the Organic Trade Association. Jerrett Stoffel, Vice President of Operations at Taylor Farms, will be participating on a panel discussing the future of organic produce and how production outside the US will continue to grow to meet supply chain needs.

   “Organic produce continues to be a major growth vehicle in the movement towards a healthier lifestyle,” said Jerrett Stoffel, Vice President of Operations, Taylor Farms Retail. “The Organic Produce Summit will be an ideal environment for growers, processors, shippers and retailers to collaborate on how to best meet this incredible demand”.

   

3. Hosting a Halloween Party But Not Sure What to Serve? We’ve Got You Covered!

   6:19 pm

   Hosting a Halloween party can be a blast, and it’s always great to see all the awesome costumes, but we know the hardest part is often deciding what food to serve that’s easy, healthy, and delicious — and good for both adults and kids.

   Luckily, Taylor Farms can help! Meggan Hill, Culinary Hill blogger, demonstrates how she used Taylor Farms products to create an eye-catching and nutritious spread for her Halloween party, with enough variety to please everyone. Simple tricks for great Halloween treats!

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   Using the Taylor Farms Vegetable Medley and Veggie Trays, she had the base for a great Charcuterie Platter (without having to chop and prep any veggies!)

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   Meggan added chicken and balsamic dressing to Taylor Farms Snappy Spinach Salad to make a lighter dish for those who want greens before treating themselves to loads of Halloween candy.

   For those looking for a more hearty bite before trick-or-treating, Meggan made some slow-cooker carnitas and paired that with Taylor Farms Southwestern Crunch Salad for delicious street tacos.

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   Finally, she made an ooey-gooey (and really easy!) Cauliflower Buffalo Dip from Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls.

   

   Image credit: Culinary Hill

   Meggan put together the perfect Halloween party spread! Whether you’re hosting or attending, you’ve now got four simple and nutritious dish ideas to bring to any party. Have a spooky-good time! 

4. Helping Build a Strong Educational Foundation Through Literacy

   6:11 pm

   To continue our focus on supporting local youth in their educational development and academic success, Team Taylor pledged $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Tracy (BGCT) Literacy Program for the fourth year in a row.

   

   Our donation supports the ongoing health and expansion of a tailored early literacy program for 2nd and 3rd grade students at three local clubhouses in Tracy, CA. The program, which began 7 years ago with 20 enrolled participants has rapidly expanded its reach, now supporting over 100 local youth!

   “The donation from Taylor Farms has enabled us to expand our program, providing services to over 100 2nd and 3rd graders,” says Kelly Wilson, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club. “The results of the program have been amazing. 98% of the kids improved in decoding, 94% in fluency, and 72% in comprehension. Decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills are the building blocks to becoming a proficient reader.”

   

   The BGCT and our team at Taylor Farms share a dedication to inspiring young people to reach their full potential, valuing literacy as an essential component to building a strong educational foundation. We are grateful for our partnership with such an influential organization!

   “Thanks to Taylor Farms, the 2nd and 3rd graders at Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy are more proficient, confident readers,” notes Wilson. “Thank you for being a part of our Boys & Girls Clubs of Tracy family!”

    

5. Healthy Lifestyles and Beautiful Views on Display at the 2017 Salinas Valley Half Marathon

   6:01 pm

   This past weekend, Team Taylor once again joined forces with the Big Sur International Marathon team to host the annual Salinas Valley Half Marathon. Starting bright and early, the 13.1-mile race began at the Soledad Mission with runners and volunteers from all regions of the Valley coming out to support this community event.

   Participants embraced the 13.1-mile challenge, enjoying beautiful sceneries of lush vegetation and wineries throughout their run, and finishing at the Pessagno Winery in Gonzales, California.

   

   Some of our Taylor Farms Team smiling for a picture before the start of the race: Laura Zavala, Alison Kapustka, Theresa Austin, and Sandy Andrews

   Music, wine, and barbecue lunch awaited participants at the race’s finish festival. Runners also refueled at the Taylor Farms booth, where they replenished their nutrients with our fresh, healthy snack trays, made locally in Gonzales. Team Taylor also handed out fun stickers, fruit singles, and coupons for our Original Chopped Salads Kits.

   

   “It was rewarding to see all of our hard work pay off into a successful event”, said Vanessa MacDonald, who is interning with Taylor Farms this summer. “Because Taylor Farms is a founding sponsor of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon, this was a great responsibility given to us, and our intern team was happy to take it on this year.”

   Team Taylor enjoys having this opportunity to support healthy lifestyles in our local community and highlight the beauty of the Salinas Valley, and this year the participants, volunteers, and sponsors made the 2017 Salinas Valley Half Marathon a success once again.

   “We were very happy to finally produce our first event in this area,” said race director Doug Thurston. “The generous support from Taylor Farms, both financially and operationally, allowed us to present a first-class race and showcase the bounty of our area. We are proud that Taylor Farms has remained a strong partner since the inception of the Salinas Valley Half Marathon.”

   Way to go, team!