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  1. Alisal High Coach Honored with Golden Whistle Award

    We want to congratulate Mark Cisneros, head coach of the Alisal High School Varsity Men’s Soccer Team, for being awarded this season’s KSBW Golden Whistle Award! Mark has been coaching at Alisal High School in Salinas, California, for nine years.


    The team is one of the top ranked men’s varsity soccer teams teams in the nation, and this past December they were invited to Los Angeles to play against other  top teams in California. At first, the team wasn’t sure they would be able to go, but Coach Cisneros rallied to raise enough money for them to travel to this competition, giving  the players the experience of playing outside of their local area — which many of them had never done.

    Alisal High Coach Honored with Golden Whistle Award

    These games were also a great opportunity for the players to get exposure to recruiters, college scouts, and university coaches from Southern California schools who otherwise would not see the Alisal Trojans in action. Since neither J.V. or Varsity lost a single match while in Los Angeles, it was a very successful trip for all. In fact, Coach Cisneros said that the San Diego State University coach was in attendance and was very interested in a couple of the Alisal players!

    While in Los Angeles, the team toured the UCLA campus, which helped expose them to the possible future of a college degree and soccer career. Coach Cisneros says the Alisal coaches and students are now looking to the future and plan to use some of the extra money raised for the trip to cover the cost of SAT tests and college applications for the team’s seniors.
    Watch this video to learn more about the amazing work Coach Cisneros is doing with his team.

    Congratulations, Coach Cisneros!

    Taylor Farms, the Transformational Coaches of Monterey County, and the Central Coast Section of California Interscholastic Federation come together each high school athletic season,

    Taylor Farms, the Transformational Coaches of Monterey County, and the Central Coast Section of California Interscholastic Federation come together each high school athletic season, (Fall, Winter & Spring) to present the KSBW Golden Whistle Award. The award is given to a local Central Coast high school coach who is recognized by the community as an exceptional coach and mentor who strives to positively transform young athlete’s lives. This is the Taylor Farms’ 6th year sponsoring the KSBW Golden Whistle Award.

  2. A Superfruit That’s Delicious, Versatile, AND Great for You? Must Be an Avocado

    Avocados… Yum! They’ve become a staple in our diets, and most likely yours, too, which is why we’re so excited to celebrate National Avocado Day today with a few fun facts, just for you!

    First off, did you know avocado is a fruit? It’s true… and it’s grown on a tree!

    Second, as of 2015, avocado consumption in the United States doubled since 2005 and quadrupled since 2000. In fact, 4.25 billion avocados were sold in the U.S. in 2015. (We probably only account for about 1 billion of those!)

    And third, avocados are extremely healthy! They target insulin resistance with heart-healthy fat, fight Alzheimer’s with Omega 3 fatty acids, and contain Vitamins C, E, and K! In addition, avocado is high in oleic acid which helps keep skin soft and hydrated, and supports regeneration of damaged skin cells, reducing redness, and irritation.

    Delicious AND great for you? Can it get any better? Oh, yes. It can! We’ve stepped in and we’re so on board with this superfruit, we’ve highlighted it in our convenient and mouthwatering Taylor Farms Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad and the brand new Taylor Farms Avocado Tomatillo Crunch, as well as featured it in several delicious recipes! Check out the recipes below to see all the great things you can do with avocado in the kitchen:

    Avocado Ranch Poke Bowls

    Avocado Ranch Poke Bowls

    Stuffed Avocados

    Stuffed Avocados

    Grilled Tilapia and Avocado Tacos

    Grilled Tilapia and Avocado Tacos

    Creamy Avocado Pesto Pinwheels

    Creamy Avocado Pesto Pinwheels

    Avocado Deviled Potatoes

    Avocado Deviled Potatoes

    Spinach and Avocado Spring Rolls

    Spinach and Avocado Spring Rolls

    Are you making any delicious avocado dishes today to celebrate National Avocado Day? Be sure to upload photos of your beautiful creations and tag @yourtaylorfarms and #GoToGreens on Instagram or Twitter for the chance to be featured on our feed or in our Instagram stories.

     

  3. Taylor Farms’ Innovation Featured in The New York Times

    Hot off the press – check out this recently published article by The New York Times, highlighting Taylor Farms adoption of new, innovative technology. The article explores how advancements in automation are transforming the workplace while addressing industry labor challenges. Our goal with technology is to shape a new path for employee growth and retention.

    Robotics not only improve operational efficiency, but also create a more ergonomically desirable work environment and higher-skilled job opportunities. Be sure to check it out!

     

    Taylor Farms’ Innovation Featured in The New York Times Image

  4. Taylor Farms & Hope Hummus Organic Snack Packs Have Hit West Coast Starbucks Locations

    Taylor Farms Organic Veggie Hummus Snack Packs are now in Starbucks stores on the West Coast — specifically in (and around) Portland, OR; Los Angeles, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Francisco, CA; and Fresno, CA!

    Taylor Farms & Hope Hummus Organic Snack Packs Have Hit West Coast Starbucks Locations

    Are you near one of those areas? Head to your local Starbucks and see if your store is carrying these convenient, healthy, delicious Hummus Organic packs!

    Test it out! Buy one, snap a photo of you snacking on it, and post it to Instagram with the hashtags #TaylorFarms, #HopeHummus and #NewAtStarbucks! We’d love to see where you’re taking these on-the-go snacks!

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    All images using these hashtags will be eligible for a $20 Starbucks Gift Card – 5 winners will be announced on Taylor Farms & Hope Foods Instagram pages on July 28 at 5 pm pst.

  5. Taylor Farms Sustainability Director Talks Sustainability at Silicon Valley Innovation Event

    At Taylor Farms, environmental sustainability and innovation are key ingredients in our journey to minimize our environmental footprint, while delivering healthy fresh foods to our consumers. Last week, Team Taylor attended a sustainability-focused event hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center, a leading global innovation platform and corporate innovation partner of Taylor Farms. With corporations across all industries increasing their efforts to be environmentally mindful, Plug and Play is setting out on a mission to bring together key stakeholders together and foster innovation.

    Taylor Farms Sustainability Director Talks Sustainability at Silicon Valley Innovation Event

    Between startup pitches, keynote speakers and a panel discussion, the day-long event was the perfect platform to connect like-minded experts on all things environmental sustainability. Our Direct of Sustainability, Nicole Flewell, joined an impressive panel comprised of thought leaders from other forward-thinking corporations, including DuPont, Braskem, Fashion for Food and PVH, to discuss sustainability initiatives and challenges across different industries. Nicole shared examples of how Taylor Farms is integrating environmental sustainability into our everyday business with renewable energy, zero waste programs and responsible business practices.

    Taylor Farms Sustainability Director Talks Sustainability at Silicon Valley Innovation Event

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    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.