Markon touts versatility in new ready-to-use foodservice salad mix

Salinas, Calif.-based produce sourcing, logistics and marketing company Markon Cooperative has launched a proprietary salad mix named Ready-Set-Serve Harvest Crisp Blend.

Debuting in mid-July, the product will be available through Markon’s member-distributors throughout the U.S. and Canada, according to a news release.

The blend was developed at the Markon’s Chef Summit, an annual culinary event that brings together member and foodservice customer chefs and reinforces the cooperative’s commitment to innovation and support of the Salinas Valley community, the release said.

A versatile salad mix with color and crunch

Ready-Set-Serve Harvest Crisp Blend consists of kale leaves mixed with shredded broccoli, carrots and radishes. This hearty combination of textures and flavors can be served raw or cooked and works across all day parts, according to the release.

“Our new Harvest Crisp Blend is the perfect balance of color and crunch,” Markon CEO Andy Hamilton said in the release. “We strive to bring innovation to our membership and their customers that helps create new ways to bring Markon to the menu and create produce solutions for the foodservice industry. This unique ingredient makes a great option for a wide variety of recipes ranging from smoothies and burgers to upscale salads.”

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Pre-cut, washed and ready-to-use, the blend is designed to deliver 100% yield and minimize food waste in kitchens, according to the release. The blend packs are designed to ship in a four 1-pound-pack size for foodservice operators. The blend will be available year-round— grown, harvested and processed by long-term grower-supplier partners, the release said.

The new Harvest Crisp Blend will be featured during International Fresh Produce Association's The Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif., on July 28.