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Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology One-Year Anniversary Celebration

June 11, 2020 4:53 pm

The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT) recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and they honored this milestone by hosting a ceremony and open house yesterday. Located in our Taylor Farms Headquarters in Salinas, CA, the Center’s purpose is to accelerate the development of innovative technologies and help solve the challenges facing the agriculture industry. Since first opening its doors a year ago with six startup companies, the WGCIT has transformed into a hub of collaboration and innovation, now housing 27 Agtech startups focused on tech driven products and services, including; renewable energy technology, soil pathogen testing, and precision agriculture software to manage farm operations.

Dennis Donohue, former Mayor of the City of Salinas, addressing the attendees

The Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology (WGCIT)

Yesterday’s ceremony kicked off with an introduction from Hank Giclas of Western Growers, followed by Brian Curtis, CEO of Concentric Power, one of the Center’s local start up successes. Curtis explained his excitement around the completion of two “cogeneration” systems, one of which is located at Taylor Farms Gonzales. Dennis Donohue, former Mayor of the City of Salinas, was noted for his new leadership role with the Center, and explained that moving forward the WGCIT will be spearheading development with more startups, especially those focused on food safety solutions and water conservation.

Salinas Mayor Joe Gunter awarded a proclamation to Western Growers Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, Science and Technology Hank Giclas and Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor, honoring the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology for its one-year anniversary.

Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO, Taylor Farms also spoke on his experience with innovation, “It’s easy to be skeptical, its takes time, it takes resources, and it takes bandwidth, but it’s important to do. It’s important for our community in terms of being stewards of our resources. It’s important for our industry in terms of our future.”

Celebrating with the startups were a variety whose efforts are shaping the new era of farming & Agtech.

Taylor Farms has been a dedicated supporter and proponent of the WGCIT since the idea first originated during Bruce Taylor’s time as Western Growers Chairman in 2014. Taylor Farms has an ongoing involvement as a WGCIT sponsor, in addition to partnering with several of the startups in their trialing and beta phases.

Learn more about the other innovative startups at the Western Growers Center. And watch how WGCIT is striving to feed the world with fewer resources:

Watch: Sustainability Initiatives at Gonzales Facility Showcased

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Taylor Farms is honored to be featured in the first episode of PRO*ACT’s Greener Fields Together: In The Field video series Gonzales, CA which gives a closer look at the people, projects, and companies that are leading the way to develop a more sustainable supply chain.

Watch the video below to see PRO*ACT’s Sustainability Manager Anne Nichols talk with Nicole Flewell, Director of Sustainability for Taylor Farms, at our Gonzales, CA plant about the many sustainability initiatives this facility has implemented, including our three-tiered renewable and alternative energy system, more efficient waste processing, and water conservation measures.

Learn even more about Taylor Farms’ commitment to a healthy environment here.

Walmart’s Project Gigaton: Seeking to Reduce Emissions by 1 Gigaton by 2030

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Taylor Farms participated in the Walmart Sustainability Milestone Summit last week where suppliers who are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their operations and supply chains came together to discuss sustainability opportunities, initiatives, case studies, and best practices.

This new supplier opportunity, dubbed Project Gigaton, reaches a broad network of suppliers seeking to reduce emissions by 1 gigaton of greenhouse gas emissions (1 billion metric tons) by 2030 and we’re happy to be a part of it! A reduction of 1 gigaton of emissions is equivalent to taking more than 211 million passenger vehicles off roads for a year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas equivalency calculator.

Project Gigaton

Nicole Flewell, director of sustainability for Taylor Farms, was asked to participate in the Summit. Flewell focused her presentation on food waste, and more specifically whole crop utilization through product development. We feel that no product should end up in the landfill when it can be avoided. Instead it can be utilized to make tasty products for our customers, distributed through food banks across the country, or diverted through animal feed, compost, or waste-to-energy.

Walmart’s Project Gigaton: Seeking to Reduce Emissions by 1 Gigaton by 2030

Previously, unused aspects of crops were being left in the field and disked back in for nitrogen development, or recycled in the processing plant. Today, we have the ability to use nearly the entirety of the crop, moving it up in the waste hierarchy, and all remaining by-product is recycled through animal feed or compost.

Taylor Farms also diverts potential food waste by donating 12,800,000 servings of food each year to employees, our local community, and food banks.

In addition, Taylor Farms chopped salad kits and stir fry kits give consumers precise portions of a variety of ingredients that allow them to create complex salads and dishes easily with little-to-no food waste.
We deliver fresh, healthy foods to our consumers and we’re always trying to do it in a sustainable way, recognizing our responsibility to future generations, which is why we’re so glad to be able to take part in events and programs like Project Gigaton that prioritize and encourage environmentally-friendly production practices.

The Results Are In: All About That Cauliflower Power

June 10, 2020 5:08 pm

The “Veggie Votes” poll results are in… and you asked to see recipes and nutritional benefits of our Cauliflower Pearls! There’s a reason all things Cauliflower have been majorly trending, this nutrient-rich and versatile veggie is seriously impressive!

Results showed that Taylor Farms Cauliflower Pearls come pre-washed and chopped, so they’re easy to incorporate into your meals. You can enjoy them mashed, sautéed, baked, or as a low-calorie rice alternative. Hello endless guilt-free deliciousness!

Cauliflower Pearls Product Bag

Packed with all kinds of goodies, Cauliflower Pearls are gluten-free, an excellent source of Vitamins C and K, high in antioxidants and fiber, PLUS they’re paleo-friendly. Win win win! This superfood also helps increase blood flow and improves digestion! Best thing of all? You get all these nutritional benefits for just 25 calories a cup, zero fat, and four grams of carbohydrates…we know — it seems too good to be true!

Are we making you hungry? Here are a few delicious and easy-to-follow recipes! Share how you enjoy that Cauliflower Power with us by tagging #GoToGreens on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

Slow Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Slow Roasted Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Recipe

Butternut Squash Chili with Cauliflower Pearls

Butternut Squash Chili with Cauliflower Pearls Recipe

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe

Be sure to view our Instagram Story on Monday, March 26th to cast your next “Veggie Votes!”

Turn your favorite #GoToGreens into healthy Go-To Meals!

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Having a list of healthy staple meals that you can whip up with ease is a good way to keep yourself from making bad eating decisions during the week. With the help of your favorite #GoToGreens you can make a healthy lunch or dinner with just a couple steps. Checkout some recipes below to add to your meal rotation

Grilled Salmon Caesar Chopped Kit with Wild Rice