Tue. March 10th, 2026 - by ANUK Staff

SALINAS, CA - Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles. As North America’s leading producer of ready to eat salads and healthy fresh foods, the new line combines fresh vegetables with protein packed dressings, dips and toppings.

Bryan Jaynes, Senior Vice President of Product, Taylor Farms
Bryan Jaynes, Senior Vice President of Product, Taylor Farms

"Consumers want more than just fresh — they want functional,” said Bryan Jaynes, Senior Vice President of Product. “As nearly everyone is increasing their protein intake these days, this new product line combines the power of protein and fresh produce to help more people achieve their nutrition goals.”

Charis Neves, Vice President, Product and Innovation, Taylor Farms
Charis Neves, Vice President, Product and Innovation, Taylor Farms

“To provide salad and snack lovers with more protein, we created a first-of-its-kind platform to provide protein in snacks, salad kits, and bowls,” said Charis Neves, Vice President of Product and Innovation, in the recent release. “We added whey protein to the dressings and dips, increased the amount of cheese, and included protein in the crunchy toppings.”

The new Taylor Farms protein-forward platform includes 11 products now available nationwide, with additional items expected to launch in the coming months. The line is supported by a national marketing campaign across social media, e-commerce, consumer advertising, and in-store promotions.

Protein Chopped Salad Kits

Taylor Farms protein salads include ingredients such as whole wheat or chickpea flour in croutons and chips, whey protein in dressings, and protein-forward greens such as kale and spinach. Cheeses naturally higher in protein, including parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar, provide added protein, flavor, and texture in every bite.

  • Protein Caesar Chopped Salad Kit – includes 21 grams of protein; chopped romaine lettuce, whey protein wholegrain crouton crumble, cheese, with whey protein Caesar dressing.
  • Protein Southwest Chopped Salad Kit – includes 20 grams of protein; chopped romaine lettuce, kale, red cabbage, carrots, chickpea tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, with whey protein southwest ranch dressing.
  • Protein Green Goddess Chopped Salad Kit – includes 21 grams of protein; shredded spinach, green cabbage, kale, green onion, whey protein whole grain crouton crumbles, mozzarella cheese, with whey protein green goddess ranch dressing.
  • Protein Caesar Mini Chopped Salad Kit – includes 10 grams of protein; romaine lettuce, protein crouton crumbles, shredded parmesan cheese with whey protein Caesar dressing.
  • Protein Southwest Mini Chopped Salad Kit – includes 10 grams of protein; romaine lettuce, pepitas, kale, chickpea tortilla chips, red cabbage, carrot, grated cotija with whey protein southwest ranch dressing.
Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles
Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles

Protein Salad Bowls

  • Protein Caesar Salad Bowl – includes 20 grams of protein; romaine lettuce, grilled seasoned white meat chicken, shredded parmesan, whey protein wholegrain crouton crumble with whey protein Caesar dressing.
  • Protein Southwest Salad Bowl – includes 23 grams of protein; romaine, carrot, red cabbage, chicken, queso fresco cheese, black beans, corn, chickpea chips with whey protein southwest dressing.
  • Protein Green Goddess Pasta Salad Bowl – includes 23 grams of protein; baby spinach, cooked protein pasta, grilled seasoned white meat chicken, shredded mozzarella, grape tomatoes with protein green goddess ranch dressing.
Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles
The new Taylor Farms protein-forward platform includes 11 products now available nationwide, with additional items expected to launch in the coming months

Protein Power Snacks

Taylor Farms powerhouse snacks combine broccoli, carrots, cheese, nuts, seeds and protein packed trail mix with creamy whey protein dips.

  • Protein Almonds & Cheese Power Snack – includes 17 grams of protein; baby carrots, broccoli, cheddar cheese, almonds with whey protein green goddess ranch dip.
  • Protein Trail Mix & Veggies Power Snack – includes 16 grams of protein; baby carrots, broccoli, power trail mix with whey protein southwest ranch dip.
  • Protein Cheesy Southwest Power Snack – includes 13 grams of protein; carrot chips, broccoli, pepper jack cheese with whey protein southwest ranch dip.

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