Taylor Farms this week announced three new chopped salad kits are hitting retail shelves coast-to-coast; Avocado Ranch, Maple Bourbon Bacon and Buffalo Ranch. The company said these new salad kits cater to consumers’ taste preferences and are additions to the company’s portfolio.
"We approached the creation of these salads by looking at what is trending in restaurants and QSRs as well as through conducting extensive qualitative recipe research with consumers”, said Charis Neves, product manager, Taylor Farms. “We’re excited to be expanding the fastest growing segment within the salad category — the chopped salad kit segment has grown double-digits +18% yoy in latest 12 weeks, 16% in latest 24 according to Nielsen — and by bringing to market flavors that resonate with today’s consumer we make it easy to enjoy a fast and healthy meal in no time.”
The new Chopped Salad Kits:
Avocado Ranch – Ranch salad dressing plus avocados. Taylor Farms said avocados are continuing to grow in popularity as consumers increasingly purchase them. Retail sales of avocados are up 17.1 percent year-over-year.
- Chopped green cabbage, chopped romaine lettuce, carrots, green onions and cilantro with corn, taco seasoned cheese and creamy avocado ranch dressing.
Maple Bourbon Bacon – This salad has flavors of sweet maple bourbon, paired with smoky and salty bacon.
- Chopped romaine lettuce, broccoli, red and savoy cabbage, green onions, carrots and coarse cut smoky bacon, golden honey almonds and maple bourbon vinaigrette.
Buffalo Ranch – a salad paired with what the company observes is America’s favorite salad dressing.
- Chopped romaine lettuce, broccoli, red and savoy cabbage, green onions and carrots, topped with buffalo seasoned crouton crumbles, creamy Monterey-Jack cheese and buffalo ranch dressing.
The new chopped salad kits act as standalone items. "Each of the salads features the Taylor Farms 100% Free From label. All products that feature this label are free from artificial preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, as well as hydrogenated fats and high fructose corn syrup," according to the company.
Taylor Farms chopped salad kits are available nationwide.
For more information:
Christina Barnard
Taylor Farms
Tel. +1 (831) 206-7731