Formulating a menu is never an easy task. What if you had insight into recipes consumers are searching for the most? Well, you’re in luck! Here are the top 10 recipes with the highest number of page views on walnuts.org for the month of March: Roasted Vegetables with Walnuts, Basil…

Marketing programs have and will continue to be a key driver in building consumer demand for walnuts. Currently, marketing programs in the U.S. and eight export countries aim to expand distribution and raise consumption by positioning the distinctive quality, taste, versatility, and health benefits of California Walnuts. The Industry, growers,…

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011. FDA released two important pieces of this law, the Produce Safety rules for growers and the Preventive Controls rules for processors in Fall 2015. FSMA aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the…

Some foods just go together. Matches made in culinary heaven like salsa and guacamole or pasta with olive oil and tomato sauce, and of course, rice and beans or a beautiful salad tossed with an herby vinaigrette. You know this already because they are delicious and make sense on the…

An animal study found that mice fed a walnut-rich diet showed a reduction in lipid peroxidation, a process that can damage sperm cells. This form of cell damage harms sperm membranes, which are primarily made up of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).1 Previous studies have shown that PUFAs may play a role…

February is National Heart Month! Did you know that California walnuts are certified as a heart-healthy* food by the American Heart Association and are naturally cholesterol and sodium free? With cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease and stroke) as the leading cause of death in the U.S., it’s no wonder consumers…