McDonald's Restaurants Testing Made-To-Order 'Gilroy Garlic Fries' In San Francisco Bay Area

May 6, 2016 McDonald’s

A new flavor of French fries – Gilroy Garlic Fries – are currently being tested in McDonald’s restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Using a purée made with world-famous garlic from Gilroy, California — the Garlic Capital of the World – the fries are being served in four restaurants in the South Bay.

Pita Pal Foods, LP Recalls Products Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 6, 2016 FDA

Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, Texas is recalling Corn Relish Salad, Texas Caviar Salad, Mediterranean 3 Bean Salad and Chipotle Quinoa Salad because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.  The potential affected products was distributed in eight states including California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Products reached consumers through retail stores and food service distributors.

Avocado Tree-Destroying Pathogen Now In 61 Of 67 Florida Counties

A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences tropical fruit expert is doing his best to help commercial and residential avocado tree owners battle the dangerous laurel wilt pathogen.

TransFresh Honored By City Of Salinas, CA For Milestone 50 Years Of Business Service

The City of Salinas, California has presented TransFresh Corporation with a special Business Award for the company’s milestone 50-years of successful and continuous service. The award was announced at the Salinas City Council meeting in a gathering at the City Hall Rotunda on May 3, 2016.

Mann Packing Rolls Out Summer Graphics

May 6, 2016 Mann Packing

Mann Packing has introduced new seasonal graphics for its vegetable trays. The new “Summer Fun” graphics are featured on its 18oz and 40oz trays for the U.S. and Canada.