Fresh Express announced the return of its successful Fresh Expressionists program for a second year, featuring an expanded roster of celebrity chefs, creators and culinary personalities who bring the brand's "Express Yourself" philosophy to life, inspiring consumers to transform salads into fresh, flavorful meals that reflect their own tastes and lifestyles.

Building on the momentum of a successful inaugural year, the 2026 Fresh Expressionists lineup includes returning fan favorites like television personality and world’s largest food creator Nick DiGiovanni and actress, cookbook author and television personality Tiffani Thiessen. Joining the program this year are chef, Emmy-winning television personality and New York Times bestselling author Antoni Porowski and singer, entrepreneur and bestselling author Jessie James Decker among others.

The Fresh Expressionists embody Fresh Express' "Express Yourself" philosophy, encouraging consumers to rethink salads not as a side dish, but as a customizable and satisfying meal that reflects their own tastes, lifestyles and creativity.

"The Fresh Expressionists are an extension of our 'Express Yourself' philosophy," said Fabian Pereira, vice president of marketing, innovation and international at Fresh Express. "We're bringing together influential chefs, creators and personalities who inspire consumers to think differently about salads, transforming them from a side dish into the foundation for flavorful, satisfying meals that fit their lifestyles. As younger consumers increasingly discover recipes, trends and meal inspiration through creators and social platforms, we're investing in voices that make fresh food exciting and approachable while helping people create restaurant-quality meals at home."

This year's expanded collective reflects a broad range of culinary styles, cultural influences and nutritional perspectives, ensuring inspiration for every type of home cook.

Returning creators include:

• Nick DiGiovanni (@nick.digiovanni)
• Tiffani Thiessen (@tiffanithiessen)
• Steph Grasso (@stephgrassodietitian)
• Alia and Radwa Elkaffas (@fooddolls)
• Jenny Martinez (@happybelliesbyjenny)

New Fresh Expressionists joining the program include:

• Antoni Porowski (@antoni)
• Jessie James Decker (@jessiejamesdecker)
• Emmanuel Duverneau (@emmanuel.duverneau)

As part of the expanded program, Fresh Express is launching its "Cooking with Antoni" promotion, running now through July 19. The promotion gives consumers the opportunity to win an exclusive virtual cooking session with Antoni Porowski, showcasing how Fresh Express products can help transform salads into fresh, flavorful meals at home.

"Fresh Express gives people a simple starting point for creating meals that feel elevated without the time commitment," said Porowski. "That's what excites me about this partnership: I'm excited to show consumers how easy it can be to transform everyday ingredients into something fresh, flavorful and memorable."

"As a busy mom, I'm always looking for meals that are quick but still feel fresh and homemade," said Decker. "Fresh Express makes it easy to create fresh, flavorful meals that my whole family enjoys. I love how their salads can be customized in so many ways, making mealtime both simple and exciting.”