In the ever-evolving world of nut butters, almond, peanut and cashew have long held the spotlight. But recently, walnut butter has been making waves, emerging...
Good Thinking Foods’ mission is to empower people to embrace a plant-forward lifestyle. Using MIND and Mediterranean diet principles in his bars, founder and CEO...
In a world of heavily processed plant-based products, walnuts can provide a clean label solution for product innovations. From improving texture to fueling the fiber...
In the ever-evolving world of nut butters, almond, peanut and cashew have long held the spotlight. But recently, walnut butter has been making waves, emerging...
Good Thinking Foods’ mission is to empower people to embrace a plant-forward lifestyle. Using MIND and Mediterranean diet principles in his bars, founder and CEO...
The holiday season is a critical time for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, particularly in the baking category. As shoppers fill their carts with festive...
Walnuts have a rich, complex flavor profile that offers a unique combination of earthiness, nuttiness and subtle sweetness. This distinctive taste makes them a versatile...
At this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show, made-with-walnut products helped define the concept of “newstalgia,” which blends the comfort of traditional flavors with innovative, modern...
Walnut harvesting begins in late August, when the drying green hulls start to split (allowing the inshell walnuts to be removed), and continues until late...
Research has shown that a healthy diet may contribute to good brain health and overall well-being. Studies reveal that walnuts can be part of dietary...
Summer is here, and consumer preferences are steering toward zesty, refreshing citrus flavors. This year, lemon leads the flavor explosion of walnut-based products, capturing attention...
JJ and Catherine Jaxon are not food industry veterans. Their backgrounds are very different: Catherine was a journalist and JJ was in finance. When they...
Disruption, innovation, clean label: These are just a few of the ways product developers brought new products to this year’s Natural Products Expo West. The...
Popular, portable and nutritious, trail mixes are a snack option that are no longer restricted to hikers, campers or adventurous consumers. Not only have eating...
To date, the plant-based category has almost exclusively been focused on making meatless versions of meat with long lists of ingredients that are hard to...
Product developers are adding walnuts to cereal and granolas, particularly because walnuts are a delicious and nutritious way to enhance these traditional breakfast products. Now...
Maine Crisp Founder Karen Getz’s mission is to pair wonderful ingredients together in products that consumers will love. An award-winning cheese maker, Getz also has...
We’ve seen a boom of new made-with-walnut snack products this year as a result of the continuing snackification of most Americans. In particular, bite-size snacks...
Walnuts are a nutritious and versatile plant-based ingredient that is no longer confined to the snack aisle. They’re becoming center stage for product developers who...
Consumers have spoken. They want to put the “plant” back in plant-based. Whole Foods Market’s Trends Council’s top 10 food trends of 2024 list shows...
During the pandemic, consumers wanted more from spreads, dips and nut butters, resulting in a unique opportunity for food manufacturers to experiment with comfort and...
Have plant-based meat alternatives reached a ceiling? The jury is still out, but there is evidence of a consumer acceptance plateau. Why? Consumers are starting...
A Case Study from the California Walnut Commission on Red Truck Bakery. Red Truck Bakery in Piedmont, Virginia, loves developing new bakery food recipes with...
Snacking has evolved into a full-fledged lifestyle in the U.S., with younger generations fueling future sales potential and an uptick in the number of snacking...
Previous Next What’s for breakfast? California walnuts. Our favorite tree nut took center stage at the Culinary Institute of America’s Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit in...
The focus on healthful indulgence knows no boundaries, and even the chocolate category’s manufacturers are answering the consumer call for sweets mixed with nutritious ingredients....
The recent growth of the specialty foods category has surprised even the most seasoned food industry expert. Here’s the proof, according to the Specialty Food...
There’s a “pent-up consumer demand for new retail bakery products,” according to bakers who shared their thoughts with Baking Business. That’s good news for product...
Trail mix was originally born from an on-the-go concept, having a packaged snack that active people could literally take with them while hiking, biking and...
Over the course of four days at Natural Products Expo East (NPEE) in Philadelphia, the California Walnut Commission saw countless new products and listened to...
Consumers are intrigued and more interested in the importance of food than ever before. This is why specialty food outperforms other foods year over year...
Walnuts played a starring role at this year’s Specialty Food Association’s prestigious sofi awards, presented at the Summer Fancy Food Show, with five products featuring...
The California Walnut Commission (CWC) recently attended the Sweets & Snacks Expo where we talked to several food manufacturers about why they use walnuts. One...
Step One Foods was developed by cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, M.D., who wanted to offer her patients a simple dietary solution for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels....
At the 2022 Sweets & Snacks Expo, snackification came to life as every eating occasion spurred a personalized approach to packaging. This was especially true...
Midyear trend predictions in the confectionery category mark both a nostalgic trip down memory lane and an exciting look at what’s ahead. No surprise, chocolate...
Head to your local supermarket, and the competitiveness is evident in the bar aisle. A need for an energy boost, a tide-me-over snack or grab-and-go...
A day at the grocery store can be filled with endless choices. How can product developers stand out? Walnuts! This amazing, whole-food ingredient can integrate...
Head down the spread, sauce and condiment aisles at your local supermarket, and you’ll see hundreds of bottles, jars and containers. The variety can be...
Heading into the fall and winter seasons, consumers are snacking more than ever according to market research company IRI. This is good news for walnut...
The trade show floor at Natural Products Expo East was teeming with a plant-based, all-natural array of food and beverage products. Companies from across the...
Research on the role of diet and healthy aging continues to evolve. New scientific evidence reveals information on quality of life, independence, cognitive function, and...
For the first time since 2019, the California Walnut Commission walked a show floor looking for the latest trends, newest flavor combinations and the “wow”...
You can’t spell nutrition without “nut,” and we were truly excited to see the variety of better-for-you snacks and confections that were exhibited at this...
A recent story in Baking Business made the statement that nuts “provide unlimited opportunities” for creativity in baked goods. Walnuts in particular provide cookies with...
Taste, flavor, sweet, salty, savory: How do we define these industry buzzwords and spin them into products that will make consumers readily grab packages off...
Comfort, nostalgia, taste and a yearning for something new are all main drivers in how consumers will choose their confectionery products in 2021. Walnuts and...
Although April is Earth Month, food and beverage manufacturers have moved sustainability initiatives and marketing efforts to a year-round commitment. Many of these companies formulate...
There’s a reason the Mediterranean diet is consistently ranked one of the best eating styles for overall wellbeing. This year, both The Good Housekeeping Institute and US News and World...
As plant-forward trends reach global phenomenon status, their rising mainstream appeal is driving expansion into different categories and accelerating the demand for new formats and...
With less travel and many consumers trying to balance a mix of comfort and exploration, globally inspired foods are trending upward and inspiring U.S.-based manufacturers...
Yes, we love celebrating American Heart Month in February, but food and beverage manufacturers understand the importance of developing heart-healthy snacks that can be enjoyed...
The versatility of walnuts has cast the ingredient in a new starring role this year: plant-based source of protein. Whether walnuts are incorporated in a...
Walnuts are a versatile tree nut that plays multiple roles in dairy and dairy alternative products. Walnuts can play a starring role in walnut milk,...
Looking forward to 2021, there’s a plant-based revolution that’s due to make walnuts a prime ingredient for entrées that are both convenient and protein driven....
And the winner is…Chef Jason Heiselman! October 28 marked the long-awaited Walnuts@Work Live. And many of you tuned in. The virtual event featured a final...
Grab-and-go sales are up! Convenience is a factor yet again, and packaged walnuts and trail mixes are a handy, delicious and nutritious choice for a...
Americans are forgoing three square meals a day, opting for full-force snackification, a term that perhaps unsurprisingly was coined by consumers themselves. Walnuts are a...
Walnuts are a traditional staple in artisan and sweet loaf breads, and now more than ever, consumers are seeking comfort through baked goods with wholesome...
The idea of personal nutrition continues to evolve. A new human trial study published in Gastroenterology looked at fecal microbiota transplantation as a novel approach...
Plant protein continues to grow in popularity according to the 2020 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Food & Health Survey. More than a quarter of...
The atmosphere in which people eat, the time of day people eat and the ingredients that they seek are constantly evolving, and while all-day snacking...
Ask any parent: shopping with kids versus without is a completely different supermarket experience. Packaging and storytelling with characters, bright colors and magical words are...
As the Corporate Chef of Culinary Services at Michigan State University, Chef Kurt is responsible for all on-campus dining operations, feeding tens of thousands of...
More consumers are seeking foods that help manage risk factors and provide digestive health benefits, with 60-70 million people affected by digestive diseases. Good gut...
Thanks to travel, technology and innovation, the world is getting smaller and packaged ethnic food categories are more readily accessible than ever before. Global cuisine...
Food bars that are functional, provide all-day snacking and contain plant-based ingredients are trending with consumers. So why not grab a bar with an ingredient...
June is National Candy Month! According to the National Confectioners Association (NCA), this is the month to celebrate chocolate, candy, gum and mints, along with...
Many of us understand, or may have experienced, being “hangry” – that is, the anger or irritability associated with feeling hungry. What’s interesting is that...
Who doesn’t love a good banana bread with crunchy walnuts? Timeless foods such as banana bread provide comfort in staying the same. However, there’s an...
Why California Walnuts? A white paper from the California Walnut Commission For thousands of years, walnuts have possessed many unique qualities. Today, those distinct attributes...
Sensory Appeal According to the American Psychological Association, our taste buds are chemical sensors that tire quickly. The first few bites of food taste better...
Plant-based food and beverages are booming and show no signs of slowing. Product development from food and beverage manufacturers has been rapid, and consumers in...
The key to a healthy pregnancy starts before conception, as aspiring mothers are becoming increasingly aware of how diet and lifestyle choices may influence their...
For women who want an edge on wellness, eating the right foods can be simple, especially when you choose nutrient dense choices, like walnuts. Published...
February is a special month to celebrate loving each other — and ourselves. It’s American Heart Month, and walnuts fit wonderfully with heart-healthy diets. Walnuts...
Walnuts are bursting into the new decade full steam ahead, no longer restricted to just the bakery aisle. They feature a variety of functional benefits,...
This issue’s featured chef is Venecia Willis, Sr. Culinary Operations Manager for Protein Bar & Kitchen. Before joining Protein Bar in November of 2017, Chef...
Not too long ago, private label foods and beverages were simply known as inexpensive imitations of everyone’s favorite branded products. My how times have changed....
The food bar category continues to show impressive growth, especially when you look at specific segments, such as breakfast/cereal and health/nutrition. In these segments, consumers...
Walnuts are magically delicious and more and more cereal, granola and oatmeal makers are adding better-for-you ingredients to get consumers’ days off to a healthy...
Grabbing a handful of walnuts is a heart-healthy* way to indulge in nutritional benefits without the guilt. After all, just one ounce of walnuts provides...
The 37th annual New Products Conference was an exciting, three-day event, filled with innovations, trends and strategy discussions about the future of food. California Walnuts...
More than half of Americans snack daily, and snacking is actually the most popular way to eat walnuts.1,2 Simply grabbing a handful, raw or toasted,...
Welcome to our new blog where we’ll be detailing our favorite products on supermarket shelves that are made with walnuts! Each month, we’ll feature food...
Meet Chef Eric Ernest, Executive Chef and Associate Director of USC Hospitality and the driving force behind its culinary vision and strategy. Prior to entering...
We just concluded another exciting year at the Flavor Experience conference in Newport Beach, CA with California Walnuts as a Pinnacle Sponsor. This unique...
New product alert! We are excited to partner with Azar Nuts to debut a brand-new plant-based culinary product, its nature Walnut Crumbles! Launched in Chicago...
Natural Product Expo West, the largest natural and organic products event in the world, hosted 86,000 people from 136 countries last month. They all came...
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