Newman’s Own brand launches first packaged salad kits

Fresh Del Monte Produce, through its vegetable division, Mann Packing, introduces the first packaged salad kits from the philanthropic Newman’s Own brand.

The new product line, launching in January, features four flavors, each with high-quality lettuce from Mann Packing, according to a news release.

The flavors are:

• King of the Caesars: Chopped romaine with garlic Caesar croutons, parmesan cheese and Creamy Caesar dressing.
• Rodeo Remix: Chopped romaine and iceberg with country-cut ranch croutons, bacon bits, cheddar cheese and Ranch dressing.
• Italiano Magnifico: Chopped romaine and iceberg with focaccia croutons, Italian cheese blend, radicchio and Family Recipe Italian dressing.
• Parmesan Powerhouse: Chopped romaine and iceberg with carrots, herb-seasoned flatbread, garlic Caesar croutons, dried chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan Roasted Garlic dressing.

Newman’s Own Foundation uses 100% of the profits from its product sales to help children in need, donating more than $600 million since its 1982 founding, according to its website.

The late actor Paul Newman launched Newman’s Own with a salad dressing. The brand now includes pizza, salsa, dried fruit and olive oil, among other offerings.

“Newman’s Own has always been about more than just great taste,” Fabiana Gil, executive vice president of licensing and business development for Newman’s Own, said in the release. “By expanding into the salad kit category with Mann Packing, we’re ensuring that consumers can enjoy delicious, quality products while knowing every purchase helps children in need.

“Fresh Del Monte and Mann Packing share our dedication to quality, innovation, and social responsibility, making them an ideal partner as we launch this new line.”