Nicholas Sarwark
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![“Great Greens” article from the May 2026 Costco Connection
Costco supplier Taylor Farms helps take the work out of salad prep by MICHAEL REDSTONE
Building the perfect salad at home is not the easiest proposition. Between shopping, washing, slicing and mixing, putting a finished salad on your plate is an involved process. Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms has solved this dilemma by creating several lines of ready-to-eat greens and salad kits.
Taylor Farms was established in 1995 by Bruce Taylor, a third-generation fresh produce entrepreneur. Taylor wanted to help improve people's lives by providing easier access to healthy foods.
His vision proved popular and today, with Taylor still serving as CEO, Taylor Farms is the largest producer of fresh packaged salads, vegetables and fruits in North America.
The company's original mission remains unchanged after 30 years of expansion. "Our sole focus is on quality; freshness, convenience and customer satisfaction," says Taylor Farms retail division president and Costco member Mark Campion.
Taylor Farms, which also owns Earthbound Farm, grows produce across North America to ensure that its products are processed as close to its customers as possible. For example, the company's new Baltimore facility, scheduled to open in August 2026, will serve its expanding markets in he Northeast.
Taylor Farms remains a pioneer the premixed salad industry. "Our packaging technology allows us to combine various vegetables, such as romaine and cabbage, that historically could not be bagged together, into a harmonious mix of flavors and textures," says Campion. "The variety of greens and vegetables, together with dressing and other salad toppers in one bag, not only creates a delicious salad mix but also provides a significant convenience to our customers." Product developers at Taylor Farms work closely with Costco buyers to create new recipes. "Costco is a wonderful [customer] to help us innovate with new products," Campion says. The…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gcprtwb4q3uezlrbdkwnmqu2/bafkreigtsmva7eko4qvnlasvpzw2uwnkbtoxwd2xtctcq2sqw4val7cik4)
