GARLIC

This flavor-filled bulb remains a favorite among consumers, as it consistently ranks in the top 20 vegetables in the Fresh Trends survey. The likelihood of a garlic purchase fell five percentage points from last year.

 

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Christopher Ranch receives top audit scores

04/09/2013

Gilroy, Calif.-based Christopher Ranch was awarded a superior rating in a recent PrimusGFS audit.

Garlic: Sales infusion

11/02/2012

Don’t be afraid to go big with garlic. According to The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2012, garlic was the third fastest-growing item in the produce department, behind avocados and pineapples, with a likelihood of purchase up 11% over the previous year.

Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo to launch Fair Trade line at PMA

10/25/2012

Jacobs Farm/Del Cabo plans to introduce several new retail organic packs and unveil a line of Fair Trade-certified fruits and vegetables at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit, Oct. 27-28, in Anaheim, Calif.

The Pescadero, Calif.-based grower-shipper also is finalizing production plans for a living basil and herb line, expected to be launched by Jacobs Farm in early 2013, said Marina Pace, marketing director.

Garlic Festival awards $325,000 to non-profit organizations

10/18/2012

The Gilroy Garlic Festival, Gilroy, Calif., has awarded $325,000 to 175 participating non-profit organizations from the revenue from the 34th annual festival.

Pass the Tums; Gilroy Garlic Festival fires up

07/30/2012

GILROY, Calif. — The “pyro” chefs in Gourmet Alley kept the heat on for the 34th annual Gilroy Garlic Festival.

The higher the flames shot up — or sometimes, sideways — from the grill, the bigger the cheers from festival goers July 27-29.

Gourmet Alley serves about 100,000 meals over the course of the three-day event. At its peak about 25 volunteer chefs, most of whom have served here for more than a few years, rotate through.

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