SALINAS, CA - When it comes to foodservice, versatility is the name of the game, and Markon Cooperative knows it. Recently, the company announced the launch of its new proprietary Ready-Set-Serve® Harvest Crisp Blend salad mix, which will be available through its member distributors in the United States and Canada.

“Our new Harvest Crisp Blend is the perfect balance of color and crunch,” Markon Chief Executive Officer Andy Hamilton explained. “We strive to bring innovation to our membership and their customers that helps create new ways to bring Markon to the menu and create produce solutions for the foodservice industry. This unique ingredient makes a great option for a wide variety of recipes ranging from smoothies and burgers to upscale salads.”

This exciting new offering was developed at Markon’s Chef Summit, an annual event that brings together its member and foodservice customer chefs to support innovation and the Salinas Valley, California, community. According to a release, the blend consists of kale leaves, shredded broccoli, carrots, and radishes. The combination of textures and flavors makes it servable raw or cooked throughout the day.

Pre-cut, washed, and ready-to-use, Ready-Set-Serve Harvest Crisp Blend saves on labor, is 100 percent yield, and creates zero waste in the kitchen. As with all Ready-Set-Serve brand items, it is GMO-free and backed by Markon’s 5-Star Food Safety Program®. It is shipped in a four/one-pound pack size that is convenient for foodservice operators, and it is available year-round—grown, harvested, and processed by Markon’s trusted, long-term grower-supplier partners.

Want to see the new offering up close and personal? Swing by booth #502 at International Fresh Produce Association's Foodservice Conference on July 28 in Monterey, California.

Markon Cooperative