A new epidemiological study representing more than 34,000 American adults suggests that those who consume walnuts may have about half the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to adults who do not eat nuts.1 According to the study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the average intake…

Heart Month Retail Promotions See Success The California Walnut Board celebrated American Heart Month in February by partnering with the leading retail chains in two targeted markets, Charlotte, NC and Minneapolis/St Paul, MN, to showcase the heart health benefits of walnuts1 through a fully integrated retail test program including in-store…

The California Walnut Board and Commission are here to build demand for the exceptional product our growers produce. In 2016/17 a new record was set with a crop of 685,000 tons, 2% higher than the estimate and 13.5% higher than the year before. While the 2017/18 crop came in lower…

Meet Chef Monica Glass! Currently the Corporate Pastry Chef for Starr Catering Group in Philadelphia, Chef Monica learned from some of the industry’s best and refined her skills at restaurants including New York City’s Gotham Bar and Grill, Le Bernardin, 10 Arts Bistro and Lounge, and Boston’s Clio Restaurant. It…

The CWC participates in many trade shows throughout the year and they are a key activity to promote origin, health, quality and taste of California walnuts around the world. The shows are targeted to reach our audiences; manufacturers, importers, retailers, health care professionals, and of course the end user, consumers….

Articles in this issue include Changing Consumer Consumption: Highlights from the most recent attitude and usage study, Holiday Baking Ad Campaign, UK – Year in Review, CWB Rulemaking: an update on the referendum, UC Davis Award of Distinction-Donald Norene, Food Safety Training Update, and Upcoming UC Extension Service Meetings Schedule….