Fresh Express Creamy Goddess Chopped Kit

Fresh Express is a leading brand in the value-added salad industry, known for pioneering the first mass-produced packaged salad in the 1980s. The brand has its roots in California, USA, originating from the Fresh Express company founded by Bruce Church. Over the decades, it has become a staple in North American grocery stores, offering a variety of pre-washed, ready-to-eat salad mixes and chopped kits like the Creamy Goddess featured here.

The brand is currently owned by Chiquita Holdings Limited, a global producer and distributor of bananas and other produce. While originally a US-based company, Chiquita was acquired by a joint venture of two Brazilian firms, the Cutrale Group and Safra Group, in 2015. Today, Fresh Express operates multiple regional processing plants across the United States to ensure product freshness, though sourcing of raw leafy greens can occasionally span borders depending on the growing season. The brand remains a dominant force in the packaged salad category, focusing on convenience and food safety innovations.