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The Taylor Farms census reveals a highly regionalized retail landscape where search data for bold, functional and “swangy” flavor profiles provides a roadmap for grocery leaders to tailor their fresh assortments to the “30 plants per week” consumer movement.
The former “Queer Eye” star is partnering with Fresh Express to show consumers how to turn convenient salad kits into elevated, restaurant-quality main events.
The Devens, Mass.-based greenhouse grower has quietly become North America’s top producer of indoor-grown lettuce, now capturing over 50% of the market. Its secret? Discipline all day long.
The Salinas, Calif.-based salad company says the acquisition marks its largest investment in controlled environment agriculture to date.
Driven by a convenience economy, the fresh produce industry is pivoting toward high-velocity, value-added products that eliminate prep time while delivering restaurant-quality experiences.
Taylor Farms aims to revolutionize fresh food discovery by becoming one of the first brands to use a new native e-commerce partnership between TikTok and Instacart.
Reflecting the trend of more Americans eating salad for the holidays, Dole is offering savings on its Caesar and Bacon Caesar kits through an Instacart offer.
Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration.
This year’s International Fresh Produce Association Global Produce and Floral Show featured a number of star-backed produce collaborations designed to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Salad companies are driving category growth through innovations in flavor, packaging and freshness that align with consumers’ demand for convenience, health and sustainability.
The salad company is offering winning savings on its new Smashed Burger Style and other fall-friendly Dole Salad Kits in time for Gridiron season, with money-saving Instacart offer.
Halfway through the campaign, which includes a national sweepstakes, the company reports success and projects growing demand for salad kits.
“Salad Freaks in the Workplace” celebrates in-office salad devotees with social media posts and funny takes, while offering a chance to win $5,000 toward a dream PTO vacation.
The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community.
The Food and Drug Administration says the company voluntarily recalled its Honey Balsamic Salad Kit due to undeclared sesame and soy allergens.
The kits are the direct result of expanded research into the latest taste trends ranging from fruits, herbs and spices to low-sugar, smoke and char preferences, the company says.
The Mediterranean Herb kit is a fresh take on one of the fastest-growing flavor profiles, according to the company, and will hit shelves in September.
New introductions meet a growing demand for smaller-sized salad kits and bring fresh, flavorful ingredients.
The company says it added Creamy Italian and Jalapeño Popper to its lineup to reinvent salads as a popular appetizer.
The company aims to grow the organic salad category with the new campaign it calls “playful yet poignant.”
Fresh Express encourages consumers to unleash creativity in the kitchen through a multi-phase “Express Yourself” initiative across streaming, social and digital.
The ready-to-eat salad and fresh produce company says more than 400 employees produce over 900,000 pounds of fresh, healthy foods for Canadian families each week.
The North American ready-to-eat salad company says it hopes the new campaign will help grow the salad kit category.
The companies said the move will expand their European business through the acquisition of two German salad production plants.
Attendees will get a chance to sample the company’s Twisted Caesar Pesto Caesar Chopped Salad Kit and the Thai ‘N’ Cashews Chopped Salad Kit at the company’s booth.
The company earned a 2025 BrandSpark Most Trusted Award, as determined by survey of more than 35,000 consumers.
The new Fresh Express Chopped Salad Kits include three flavors inspired by global culinary trends and will be available in grocery retailers nationwide beginning May 21.