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Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org In a clinical trial with 31 healthy young adults living in Spain (average age 24 years), consumption of 40 grams (approximately one and a half ounces) of walnuts daily for 8-weeks was associated with overall improvement in mood, accompanied by a reduction in…
Media Contact: Christine Lott 916-932-7070 clott@walnuts.org FOLSOM, Calif., Sept. 28, 2026 – The California Walnut Commission (CWC) praises the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for finalizing its purchase of California walnuts through Section 32 authority. On Sept. 25, USDA announced it has officially awarded contracts for 12 million…
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….
