Garlic is instrumental in most kitchens and in nearly every culture. Its distinct flavor cannot be replaced by any other product. With garlic, it’s all about great flavor.

Patsy Ross, marketing director for Christopher Ranch, a leading producer of domestic garlic based in Gilroy, CA, said that chef’s agree there is a difference in flavor between California heirloom garlic and imported garlic. 

“Christopher Ranch is pleased to offer our foodservice customers California heirloom garlic with consistent flavor, premium quality and value,” said Ross. 

“For more than 50 years, we have cultivated garlic from heirloom seed originally from Europe,” she continued. “Christopher Ranch heirloom garlic delivers big, bold flavor which chefs refer to as ‘true garlic flavor,’ making it the preferred culinary standard.”

The company will be exhibiting at the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo on July 24-26, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, CA, at Booth No. 2. Manning the booth will be Eric Kraus and Jason Minici from Christopher Ranch’s Southern California office, and Anthony DeAngelis from its East Coast operations.

“They will be promoting garlic, garlic and more garlic at the event,” Ross emphasized. “In sensory evaluation tests for flavor, Christopher Ranch heirloom garlic consistently outperforms imported garlic, specifically the Chinese varieties, in richness and duration, and with no initial ‘hot’ bite to it.”

From field to fork, Christopher Ranch maintains elaborate quality control and safety procedures to maximize customer confidence. These include a strict HACCP policy, Good Manufacturing & Growing Practices and Third Party Audits.

“At a minimal cost difference between California heirloom garlic and imported Garlic, Christopher Ranch garlic delivers safe, reliable and rich flavored garlic,” said Ross.

Approximately 50 percent of Christopher Ranch’s clients are in the foodservice sector, and its clients span a wide range from fine dining establishments to quick service restaurants.

Its products are sold nationwide and it services customers from its numerous strategically located distribution facilities located across the country.

“Christopher Ranch also offers U.S. grown and sustainably produced shallots that are peeled and ready-to-use,” Ross pointed out. “This translates to zero waste, no labor and every bag has a seven week shelf life.

“Along with our popular conventionally grown California heirloom garlic, Christopher Ranch also offers organic peeled garlic for the foodservice industry,” she continued. “It has the same great flavor, and is 100 percent organic.”

Christopher Ranch lays claim to being one of the nation’s largest domestic fresh garlic growers, packers and shippers. 

“Christopher Ranch has an over 50-year tradition of supplying the finest garlic products to retail, foodservice and industrial customers,” said Ross. “We ship over 70 million pounds of fresh California heirloom garlic annually.”