Taylor Farms: How One Company's Hidden Reach Became a National Risk

Taylor Farms: How One Company's Reach Became a National Risk

A Farm Action report reveals how Taylor Farms, a $7 billion produce giant, became a hidden linchpin of the U.S. food supply, producing 40% of salad kits and supplying major retailers and foodservice distributors under various brands. The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak linked to its lettuce exposed the risks of such concentration, including food safety failures, farmer and worker exploitation, and political influence. The report calls for antitrust enforcement, supply chain transparency, and stronger food safety regulations.