Taylor Farms Launches New Protein-Forward Product Line

North America's leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods introduces a new line focused on protein-packed dressings, dips, and toppings.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:20am

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Taylor Farms has introduced a new product platform designed to meet the increase in high protein lifestyles. The new line combines fresh vegetables with protein-packed dressings, dips, and toppings to provide salad and snack lovers with more protein options.

Why it matters

As consumers seek out more protein in their diets, Taylor Farms is responding with a new line of products that integrate protein-rich ingredients like whey protein, cheese, and protein-forward greens into salads, bowls, and snacks. This reflects a broader trend towards functional foods that deliver added nutritional benefits.

The details

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 features protein-packed ingredients such as whey protein in dressings and dips, increased amounts of cheese, and protein-rich toppings like chickpea tortilla chips and whey protein croutons. The products span salad kits, salad bowls, and power snacks.

  • The new Taylor Farms protein-forward product line launched in March 2026.

The players

Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms is the leading North American producer of salads and healthy fresh foods, with production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Western Europe. The company is family-owned and based in Salinas, California, known as 'The Salad Bowl of the World'.

Bryan Jaynes

Senior Vice President of Product at Taylor Farms.

Charis Neves

Vice President of Product and Innovation at Taylor Farms.

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What they’re saying

“Consumers want more than just fresh — they want functional. 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.”

— Bryan Jaynes, Senior Vice President of Product

“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. We added whey protein to the dressings and dips, increased the amount of cheese, and included protein in the crunchy toppings.”

— Charis Neves, Vice President of Product and Innovation

What’s next

The new Taylor Farms protein-forward product line is expected to expand with additional items launching in the coming months.

The takeaway

Taylor Farms is innovating to meet consumer demand for more protein-rich and functional fresh food options, blending protein-packed ingredients into salads, bowls, and snacks to help people achieve their nutrition goals.