Taylor Farms expands global reach with acquisition of UK's Natures Way Foods

North American salad producer Taylor Farms is acquiring one of the UK's leading fresh prepared food manufacturers, Natures Way Foods.

The companies will collaborate to share best practices rooted in their commitment to great quality, innovation, food safety, and sustainability. Current employees, executives, and management teams will continue to be part of the company.

“We’re excited to partner with Natures Way Foods and expand our global footprint, continuing to provide nutritious, high-quality products around the world,” said Bruce Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Farms.

“To be joining forces with the globally respected producer Taylor Fresh Foods is testament to our team’s exceptional work," said Colin Smith, CEO of Natures Way Foods. "Being part of the Taylor Fresh Foods family will enable us to further invest, innovate, and share best practices to continue to deliver for our customers.”

Taylor Farms sets foot across the Atlantic

Founded in 1994 and based in Chichester, England, Natures Way Foods employs 1,300 people, specializing in the supply of fresh, convenient food to support retail and foodservice customers. The company is a well-established provider in the UK's growing sector of freshly prepared salads, coleslaw, and potato salad.

Natures Way Foods was ranked the fastest growing company in the UK by The Sunday Times and is now a supplier to many of Britain's major supermarket retailers and out-of-home customers.

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