History
Classic Salads, LLC was born as a result of more than 20 years of innovative, forward thinking and keen insight into market trends, to become one of the fastest growing companies in the industry.
1983
Lance Batistich Farms began growing produce in Watsonville, CA.
His first commodities were Rhubarb, Sugar Peas, Squash and Green Beans.
1988
Lance Batistich Farms changed its name to Classic Farms.
Classic Farms moved to their current location in Salinas, California.
1990
Lance’s 80-inch crop bed and machinery are born, changing the industry. This innovative concept doubled product output and cut harvest time in half. As a result, virtually all the baby green growers in the Salinas Valley have adopted Lance’s model. The 80-inch bed has proven successful and remains the overwhelming standard in growing practices today.
1995
Successful growing of Spring Mix and Baby Spinach led to the creation of Classic Baby Vegetables (CBV).
2000
In March of this year, Classic Salads, LLC, was formed to process and ship washed Baby Greens year round.
2003
Classic Salads launched its first conventional retail line of Spring Mix and expanded its product line with Spinach and Arugula.
2004
Specialty baby gourmet items, as well as an impressive array of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables began being offered by Classic Salads to foodservice and retail customers.
2007
Classic Salads introduced its organic foodservice line of Spring Mix, Baby Spinach and Arugula.
2008
Classic Salads added retail clamshells to the organic line. In efforts of bettering our Earth, Classic Salads reduced its power consumption by 30% by converting the production plants’ electrician machinery to an automation-controlled system
2009
Organic Kale and Organic Healthy greens were introduced to our ever-growing organic line.
2010
Classic Salads, LLC celebrates its 10th anniversary and proudly introduces its new retail product line.
1983
Lance Batistich Farms began growing produce in Watsonville, CA.
His first commodities were Rhubarb, Sugar Peas, Squash and Green Beans.
1988
Lance Batistich Farms changed its name to Classic Farms.
Classic Farms moved to their current location in Salinas, California.
1990
Lance’s 80-inch crop bed and machinery are born, changing the industry. This innovative concept doubled product output and cut harvest time in half. As a result, virtually all the baby green growers in the Salinas Valley have adopted Lance’s model. The 80-inch bed has proven successful and remains the overwhelming standard in growing practices today.
1995
Successful growing of Spring Mix and Baby Spinach led to the creation of Classic Baby Vegetables (CBV).
2000
In March of this year, Classic Salads, LLC, was formed to process and ship washed Baby Greens year round.
2003
Classic Salads launched its first conventional retail line of Spring Mix and expanded its product line with Spinach and Arugula.
2004
Specialty baby gourmet items, as well as an impressive array of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables began being offered by Classic Salads to foodservice and retail customers.
2007
Classic Salads introduced its organic foodservice line of Spring Mix, Baby Spinach and Arugula.
2008
Classic Salads added retail clamshells to the organic line. In efforts of bettering our Earth, Classic Salads reduced its power consumption by 30% by converting the production plants’ electrician machinery to an automation-controlled system
2009
Organic Kale and Organic Healthy greens were introduced to our ever-growing organic line.
2010
Classic Salads, LLC celebrates its 10th anniversary and proudly introduces its new retail product line.