Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   FOLSOM, Calif., April 17, 2026 – The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce its success in securing $2.6 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) America First Trade Promotion Program (AFTTP). Announced April 16, 2026 by USDA, the…

Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   FOLSOM, Calif., April 8, 2026 — Challenging the perception that walnuts are simply a baking nut, California Walnuts is launching its latest campaign to encourage walnut sales by showcasing them as a fresh, nutritious produce item to be enjoyed daily. The summer campaign,…

Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   FOLSOM, Calif., March 16, 2026 — The California Walnut Board (CWB) is pleased to welcome Dr. Saarah Kuzay as the new director of research and technical affairs, where she will guide the industry in addressing the evolving production, postharvest, technical and regulatory landscape….

Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 20, 2026 – The California Walnut Commission (CWC) commends the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intention to purchase up to $263 million in domestically produced dairy and agricultural products — including $15 million in walnuts. The announcement, made Feb….

Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   FOLSOM, Calif., Feb. 11, 2026 – The California Walnut Commission (CWC) is pleased to announce its success in securing $3,655,434 to expand market access and grow demand for California walnuts worldwide thanks to new funding awarded through the 2026 Market Access Program (MAP)….

Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org   Initiative connects heart health science to shopper action FOLSOM, Calif., January. 22, 2026 – California Walnuts is marking its eighth year leveraging American Heart Month to turn heart health awareness into measurable walnut sales in-store and online by partnering with retailers to reach…