INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lori Taylor, The Produce Mom, recently visited Tanimura & Antle in California’s Salinas Valley, to learn more about their growing, harvesting and Field-Packed for Freshness® operations. As The Produce Mom, Taylor aims to educate consumers on how fruits and vegetables get from the field to their tables.
"I love sharing recipes and information about Tanimura & Antle’s terrific products. During my visit, I learned so many amazing facts about their field-packing operation and dedication to traceability. I am beyond excited to continue to share information on this industry leader with The Produce Mom followers," said Taylor.
“We pack our produce right in the field using a special bag and sealing process that keeps our whole-leaf products fresh with minimal handling,” said Brian Antle, Lettuce Production Manager.
Taylor continued, “I had the honor of walking the fields with Brian Antle, and his remarks on the skill of the men and women working in harvest operations really made me smile. One of my favorite things about Tanimura & Antle is the way they treat their employee family.”
"It was a pleasure to have The Produce Mom visit our Tanimura & Antle family farms,” said Regional Sales Manager, Caitlin Antle. “We love having influential people immerse themselves into our company culture as part of the 'T&A Academy,’ and witness our hard working, dedicated and passionate employees that deliver premium quality vegetables to consumers’ plates year round. Shoppers are more aware than ever of what embodies the product that they are buying at their neighborhood grocery store. The Produce Mom helps to bridge the communication gap between America's fresh produce farmers and consumers."
Taylor adds, “The goal of The Produce Mom is to help people learn how to select, store and serve more fruits and veggies. After touring the Tanimura & Antle family farm, I’m even more confident consumers will have a positive experience with their products. Tanimura & Antle vegetables have been taken care of from seed to the grocery store shelf. Their operation and culture is truly impressive.”
About Tanimura & Antle
Tanimura & Antle is an industry leader whose commitment to premium quality produce has remained strong since its formation in 1982. The Tanimura & Antle families combined years of experience and knowledge to establish a produce company unrivaled in its quality products, innovation and dedication to growers, customers, consumers and employees. Today, as one of the largest independent lettuce growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 35,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh produce products throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.taproduce.com.
About The Produce Mom®
Launched in January 2012, The Produce Mom is the official blog and consumer brand of Indianapolis Fruit Company, a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers in more than 14 Midwestern states. The blog is authored by Lori Taylor, Marketing Manager, wife and mother. She combines her professional and personal experiences to share relevant industry knowledge with consumers.
The Produce Mom provides consumers with information on how to select, store and serve fruits and vegetables through resources such as the Find Your Favorite® elementary school education program, the Produce Mom Picks® initiative in grocery stores and restaurants, an online recipe directory, blog posts, social media and partnerships with fruit and vegetable suppliers.
As The Produce Mom, Lori has received national recognitions, including the top 40 Under Forty from Produce Business Magazine, Fruit & Veggies–More Matters Industry Champion by Produce for Better Health Foundation, Walt Disney Kids Concern, Well Dunn Recipient by the WNBA Indiana Fever, Woman of Influence by the National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, Indiana’s Most Influential Dame at the Social Media Summit, a community partner for the Indianapolis Public Schools’ Foodservice Department and one of the most influential produce industry professionals in the “Packer 25” by leading trade journal, The Packer.
Source: The Produce Mom