CPK salad kits are headed to the grocery store. California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) and FiveStar Gourmet Foods announced on October 13, 2026, that they are teaming up on a line of CPK-inspired salad kits and single-serve salads for the refrigerated section. The first products are expected to roll out nationwide in 2027. More products and wider distribution are planned as the partnership grows. More Eat & Drink News
CPK Salad Kits Arrive in Grocery Stores in 2027
The new collection brings CPK’s restaurant salads to the fresh aisle. CPK has served salads since its early days, including menu favorites like the BBQ Chicken Chopped and Thai Crunch. The retail versions are based on recipes guests already order in the restaurants and have been adapted for packaged sale. The goal is for a salad opened at home to taste like the one served at a CPK table.
FiveStar Gourmet Foods Will Make the New Salads
FiveStar Gourmet Foods is North America’s largest producer of fresh single-serve foods and the company behind the Simply Fresh brand. It has nearly 30 years of fresh-food experience, along with national manufacturing and large-scale retail distribution. FiveStar will produce the salads. The packaging will carry the CPK name alongside a “Crafted by Simply Fresh” label.
What Shoppers Can Expect From the CPK Fresh Line
The salads will feature restaurant-inspired recipes, upgraded ingredients, and California-style flavors. FiveStar’s leadership said retailers want refrigerated salads that stand out from standard options and give shoppers a reason to come back. The partners are aiming for products that are both high quality and affordable.
The Partnership Could Expand Beyond Salads
Salads are just the starting point. CPK and FiveStar plan to look at other refrigerated prepared foods, dressings, and additional categories as they build out a larger retail lineup together. Consortium Brand Partners, which helped bring the two companies together, said it chose FiveStar because of its national infrastructure and its ability to move quickly.
CPK Is Growing Its Retail and Kiosk Presence
The salad launch is part of CPK’s broader push beyond its restaurants. Earlier in 2026, the brand announced plans to expand its frozen lineup past signature pizzas into appetizers and entrees based on its restaurant menu. CPK is also rolling out up to 1,000 automated retail kiosks nationwide over the next three years. The kiosks will be placed in airports, universities, hospitals, and other high-traffic locations.
How to Follow CPK for Launch Updates
More information is available at www.cpk.com.
Source: California Pizza Kitchen via Business Wire
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