More than 99% of the walnuts in U.S. are grown in the fertile soils of California’s Central Valley. Internationally, California walnuts supply two-thirds of the world’s walnut trade.
Find out about their origins in ancient Persia, why they became known as ‘English Walnuts’, and how California became a center for walnut cultivation.
It’s a long road from planting a walnut orchard to delivering fresh, delicious walnuts to your local market. Find out about the process from tree to table, and the strict food quality and safety standards that regulate the walnut industry.
California walnut growers and processors (handlers) have spent more than a century caring for the land, sharing a commitment to public health, and supporting the communities we serve.
Not sure if California walnuts are gluten-free? Wondering about the health benefits of walnuts? Curious about omega-3s? Here you’ll find the answers to these and many more frequently asked questions.
Food Safety is critically important to the California Walnut Industry. California Walnuts are grown and processed under strict quality control standards in order to deliver a high quality product for you and your family to enjoy year round.
Food Safety is critically important to the California Walnut Industry. California Walnuts are grown and processed under strict quality control standards in order to deliver a high quality product for you and your family to enjoy year round.
