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Christopher Ranch says food trends moving fresh produce to the center of the table

Flavor is uppermost in the minds of consumers who want to serve their families and friends memorable meals. But food movements today, such as the Obama administration’s nutritional initiatives, along with other programs developed to help fight obesity and increase nutrition, are also causing trends to focus on produce.

Patsy Ross, marketing manager for Christopher Ranch headquartered in Gilroy, CA, said incorporating vegetables and making them the center of the plate is a popular and growing theme today.

And adding flavorful ingredients, such as garlic, is helping people to become acquainted, or reacquainted, with produce.

“Christopher Ranch is more than just garlic,” explained Ross. “We also grow shallots and elephant garlic, and we handle pearl onions, cipolline onions, boiler onions and ginger. Our line also includes a variety of dried Mexican chilies and a full line of value-added items including pesto, sundried tomatoes, oregano, basil and Jalapeno peppers.”

All of these products add zest and great flavor to virtually every dish they are used in.

For over 50 years the Christopher family has been growing superior California garlic. The company takes great pride in providing the highest quality, most flavorful and healthy garlic available today.

Christopher Ranch is a true steward of the land in its goal of ensuring the continuation of crops from year to year. It is fully committed to sustainable farming in every aspect of its operation.

Food safety is also of paramount importance to the company.

It works continuously to improve and maintain high standards of quality and sanitation in its growing, processing and packing facilities.

In addition to its wide range of fresh, peeled, packaged and value-added jarred garlic products, Christopher Ranch offers organic garlic, also in an extensive range of formats.

The company supplies its customers from its numerous strategically located facilities in the United States.

“We work with retailers, wholesalers, distributors and manufacturers across the nation,” added Ross.

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