Taylor Farms reports achievements in social responsibility, sustainability

A pollinator on a coneflower.
A pollinator on a coneflower.
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Salinas, Calif.-based salad producer Taylor Farms has issued its 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability report.

Delivered with videos, pictures and employee perspectives, the report outlines Taylor Farms' outcomes and achievements related to education, health and wellness, and environmental stewardship. The report also outlines resource conservation topics, such as energy, materials management, water stewardship, soil health, biodiversity and sustainable packaging.

“Despite the challenges brought on by a global pandemic, we are extremely proud of the work that is highlighted in this report,” Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO, said in a news release. “We continue to be committed to leading with change and being a force for good in the world. This biannual report is a true testament of how we are living out our promise to help people lead vibrant and healthy lives. We are motivated every day by the ever-evolving vision of our team members, customers, partners, consumers and community to create healthier lives for all.”

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Taylor Farms’ 2022 Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report focuses on three pillars where the company has committed to creating positive social and environmental impact through its products, processes and people. The three main sections of the report include:

  • Healthy Business – Quality & Food Safety, Innovation and Workforce Development
  • Healthy Environment – Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Resource Conservation
  • Healthy Community – Youth Development, Food Accessibility and Health & Wellness
     

The report represents the efforts by Taylor Farms and its 24,000 team members to foster a healthy world for future generations, continue a healthy business that provides safe, high-quality fresh foods and build a healthy community by providing opportunities and resources to aid people in leading healthy and vibrant lives.

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