Key Takeaways:
- Taylor Farms publishes its latest Impact Report detailing efforts across products, processes, people, and community engagement.
- Initiatives include sustainable packaging, advanced food safety measures, and innovative resource management.
- The company partners with charitable organizations to provide millions of pounds of fresh food annually.
- Taylor Farms operates a microgrid at its San Juan Bautista facility to reduce reliance on external electricity.
- Leadership emphasizes ongoing commitment to health, sustainability, and community support.
Taylor Farms Highlights Key Initiatives
Taylor Farms, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and fresh foods, released its 2025 Impact Report showcasing efforts to improve products, processes, and community engagement. The report includes work in sustainable packaging, food safety, resource management, and charitable partnerships.
Taylor Farms’ Sustainable Packaging and Food Safety
Taylor Farms has introduced several packaging innovations aimed at sustainability. Changes include switching from rigid plastic lids to lidding film, and adopting fiber and compostable materials. The Earthbound Farm brand launched a plant-based fiber tray in 2024, receiving the Inc. Best in Business Award for Sustainability and the IFPA Science and Technology Circle of Excellence Award.
In food safety, the company continues to invest in advanced, data-driven methods. Pathogen testing, state-of-the-art equipment, and continuous monitoring help ensure products remain fresh and safe for consumers.
Resource Management and Community Engagement
The company’s San Juan Bautista facility completed the first phase of its microgrid installation, utilizing solar panels, fuel cells, and battery storage to operate independently of the electrical grid.
Taylor Farms also supports communities through partnerships with organizations such as The Farmlink Project, Brighter Bites, and Eat Real, contributing 9.7 million pounds of fresh food annually.
Statements from Taylor Farms’ Leadership
Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO, said, “This report reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering healthy and fresh foods while protecting the land and people that support us. After 30 years, we remain deeply rooted in making nutritious foods more accessible while being good stewards of our resources.”
Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, added, “This report highlights the meaningful work our teams are doing to reduce Taylor Farms’ environmental and social footprint.’
