Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., introduced three new chopped salad kits—Avocado Ranch, Maple Bourbon Bacon and Buffalo Ranch.

Fresh Express, Orlando, Fla., launched Sauté Kits, a chef-inspired hot vegetable dish ready in under three minutes.

Fresh Express, Orlando, Fla., re-launched its Chopped Kit offerings in bold, clean packaging that highlight new perfectly sized leafy greens and an increased quantity of reformulated dressings and toppings.

Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., launched DOLE Greek Chopped Salad Kit.

Markon Cooperative, Salinas, Calif., created Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Aromatic Herbs & Tender Greens and RSS Organic Lemony Arugula salad blends for foodservice operators.

Dole, Monterey, Calif., introduced DOLE Chopped Salad Kits.

Apio, Inc., a Guadalupe, Calif.-based producer of fresh-cut vegetables and salads under the Eat Smart brand, is said to be the first brand in the non-organic salad kit and tray category to commit to clean ingredients and labeling, with plans for all products to contain a “100% clean label” by the end of 2018.

Bonduelle, France, entered into an agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods, the Irwindale, Calif.-based producer of convenience fresh meal solutions, salads and fresh cut produce.

Congratulations to Ready Pac Foods, Inc., Irwindale, Calif., for placing second with 8,545 votes for its Organic Chopped Salad Kit.