mariadnoca
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Largest garlic producer 30 miles from me, buy garlic from them and see it stamped product of Mexico
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Oh, my! That is a cryin' shame! Go for it: b*tch them out royal! . . .
I hate not being able to buy California produce in California. Years ago I was in Idaho and could not buy Idaho potatoes. Several years ago, the best tomato in one local (California) store came from CANADA--and this was in tomato season!
And if I am remembering correctly, the only time I can remember having gotten Calfornia Garlic was when I purchased from farmer's markets--and that was iffy as I see stuff from wholesalers at my local farmer's marked. . . I thought that was a no-no. . .
I hate not being able to buy California produce in California. Years ago I was in Idaho and could not buy Idaho potatoes. Several years ago, the best tomato in one local (California) store came from CANADA--and this was in tomato season!
And if I am remembering correctly, the only time I can remember having gotten Calfornia Garlic was when I purchased from farmer's markets--and that was iffy as I see stuff from wholesalers at my local farmer's marked. . . I thought that was a no-no. . .
mariadnoca
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At times you could smell the garlic on the wind when I was growing up. I sent them a what give email
Looks as though they import from Spain, Argentina and Mexico. Other articles I saw mention
China, but evidently they had a smaller crop of garlic last year.
http://peninsulapackaging.com/garlic-industry-on-the-rebound-from-el-nino-year/
China, but evidently they had a smaller crop of garlic last year.
http://peninsulapackaging.com/garlic-industry-on-the-rebound-from-el-nino-year/
thanks for that explanation
I suspect the higher production costs are a direct result of California water politics which are as screwed up and corrupt as about anything in American politics.
It's a shame when you see these vast fields of previously producing farmland that go on for miles, that literally look like they've turned to dust.
I still wouldn't buy garlic from China if I could have any other option.
I suspect the higher production costs are a direct result of California water politics which are as screwed up and corrupt as about anything in American politics.
It's a shame when you see these vast fields of previously producing farmland that go on for miles, that literally look like they've turned to dust.
I still wouldn't buy garlic from China if I could have any other option.
mariadnoca
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Yes, Christopher Ranch. I had no idea they were anything but local.
mariadnoca
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Ah yes, the drought.
Business is business, even in the food world. We may not like it but it is what it is, and
the reason why I support local grower's. They work so hard to grow and provide the food for us. Even the local growers face a tough time. Scary world out there for everything right now.
One thing I do not understand, is a locally owned small market not far from us which has lots of organic, local foods, gluten free, gourmet cheeses, in house prepared delicious foods like chicken enchiladas, pizza, bread, and has a meat counter where everything except chicken is boneless. I cannot find a pork chop, roast, or any cut of beef or pork which has a bone. I am told "no one buys them" Really? I go to our local butcher chop, Raley's, Safeway, and see all sorts of bone in meats. Makes me wonder what the "theys" are doing or experimenting with the bones. Of course this is the same store that will not carry baby arugula, because "no one buys it".
the reason why I support local grower's. They work so hard to grow and provide the food for us. Even the local growers face a tough time. Scary world out there for everything right now.
One thing I do not understand, is a locally owned small market not far from us which has lots of organic, local foods, gluten free, gourmet cheeses, in house prepared delicious foods like chicken enchiladas, pizza, bread, and has a meat counter where everything except chicken is boneless. I cannot find a pork chop, roast, or any cut of beef or pork which has a bone. I am told "no one buys them" Really? I go to our local butcher chop, Raley's, Safeway, and see all sorts of bone in meats. Makes me wonder what the "theys" are doing or experimenting with the bones. Of course this is the same store that will not carry baby arugula, because "no one buys it".
I've been told by someone in the biz that "Product of" means where it is packaged.
For instance, you might find "Product of USA" on produce that was grown elsewhere, processed, shipped, and then packaged in the US. They could have bought garlic from Mexico and packaged it here. It seems, in this case, they may have done the opposite.
For instance, you might find "Product of USA" on produce that was grown elsewhere, processed, shipped, and then packaged in the US. They could have bought garlic from Mexico and packaged it here. It seems, in this case, they may have done the opposite.