History

Classic Salads, LLC was born as a result of more than twenty years of innovative, forward thinking and keen insight into industry 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: Salinas, CA.
1990: The 80-inch crop bed was born; along with appropriate machinery. Lances’ innovated concept doubled product output and cut harvest time in half. This model has been adopted by virtually all the baby green growers in the Salinas Valley. 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).
1997: Successful growing of spring mix and baby spinach led to the creation of Classic Baby Vegetables (CBV) to meet the high demand for these products.
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 their organic foodservice line of Spring Mix, Baby Spinach and Arugula.
2008: Classic Salads added organic retail clamshells to their 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 automaton 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!!