Taylor Farms has acquired Natures Way Foods, a U.K.-based fresh prepared food manufacturer that specializes in the supply of fresh food supporting retail and foodservice customers.
Salinas, California-based Taylor Farms and Natures Way Foods will collaborate to share best practices rooted in their commitment to quality, innovation, food safety and sustainability. Together, they will accelerate growth and introduce new fresh and healthy products that align with consumer trends.
Based in Chichester, England, Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people, including employees, executives and management teams, which all will remain at the company.
“At Taylor Farms, our mission has always been to deliver fresh, healthy and delicious foods that enhance the well-being and quality of our consumers’ lives – and that mission extends beyond North America,” said Bruce Taylor, chairman and CEO.
“We’re excited to partner with Natures Way Foods and expand our global footprint, continuing to provide nutritious, high-quality products around the world.”
Natures Way Foods CEO Colin Smith descried it as “an exciting time for us all” at the company.
“To be joining forces with the globally respected producer Taylor Fresh Foods is testament to our team’s exceptional work. Our commitment to delivering exceptional fresh food products for our valued customers remains at the centre of everything we do.
“We are known for strong relationships and for quality, service and value. Being part of the Taylor Fresh Foods family will enable us to further invest, innovate and share best practice to continue to deliver for our customers.”
About Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms has production facilities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, as well as Western Europe and the United Kingdom.