Taylor Farms announces the acquisition of Curation Foods’ fresh packaged salads, green beans and fresh-cut vegetables business from Landec Corporation (Nasdaq: LNDC), effective December 13th, 2021. The assets include the Eat Smart® brand and production facilities in Guadalupe, CA and Bowling Green, OH. The addition of Curation Foods’ packaged salad and fresh-cut vegetable business will help the Taylor Farms Retail Division meet consumers’ growing demand for chopped salads and fresh-cut vegetables.
“This acquisition will enhance our commitment to assured supply for our customers with the addition of a sixth Taylor Farms source-based production facility, this one located in the fertile Santa Maria Valley,” said Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms. “We look forward to a smooth transition for associates and customer partners.”
Mark Campion, President of Taylor Farms Retail, will have leadership responsibility for the facilities and business integration.