California Walnuts Gets a Makeover! Positive changes are underway over here at California Walnuts and we’re excited to share our brand new look and feel! A new logo and stylistic approach are just a couple of the updates we’ve made to better serve you. For those on Facebook and Instagram,…

2017 California Walnut Summit On September 25th, a group of select chefs and foodservice editors arrived in Sacramento for an exclusive Farm to Fork California Walnut summit. The packed three-day event included multiple opportunities for taste, education, and exploration ranging from multi-course walnut-centric meals at local restaurants, to an orchard…

Achieving Wellness through Aging Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic, offers five tips on how to help achieve wellness through aging by focusing on diet, lifestyle and activity. By Dr. Michael Roizen 1. The Scent That Soothes Stress Take some time to smell the roses —…

You may have heard by now that plant-based eating is trending, but for some consumers the transition away from meat can be challenging. According to a consumer survey recently conducted by the California Walnut Board, it’s the fear that the flavor and texture meat offers may be compromised by switching…

Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Alter Appetite Hormones Among Millennials Did you know that there are specific hormones in the body that help control appetite? Some hormones are responsible for signaling the body to eat, whereas others tell the body it’s full, or satiated. Research has been exploring how…

This year the California Walnut Commission will be holding elections for members and alternates for the term beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2019. “The diversity of our growing and evolving membership brings valuable perspective to industry. The CWC in partnership with the California Department of Food and…