On August 21, a group of eight select chefs representing a wide variety of restaurants and restaurant groups traveled from around the country to Napa, CA for an exclusive three day California Walnut Chef Summit. During their time in Northern California, the chefs tasted and explored the use of walnuts…

Walnuts on their own have been shown to offer a variety of health benefits. However, some benefits related to inflammation and metabolism may be even better when this omega-3 rich nut is paired with select other whole foods, according to animal research published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study…

Chef Ian Palazzola, Chef de Cuisine at Mourad in San Francisco, sat down with us to share his path to the kitchen as well as his love of cooking with California walnuts. It all began at the height of the Emeril Lagasse ‘BAM’ craze, when Palazzola was very young and…

When ordering California walnuts from your restaurant purveyor, it is common to be provided with light walnut halves and pieces. But what about the other options? California walnuts are sold according to size and color, ranging from light to amber, with the lighter walnuts being the most popular for aesthetic…

The gelatin salad is a traditional family favorite which has had a place at holiday dinner tables for decades. Show us your family’s updated version of this time honored American treasure. The CWC is looking for your unique and modern twist on the classic gelatin salad. The winner will receive…

To move additional retail volume, the CWC conducted retail campaigns in several key export markets during the first part of 2016. In Japan, the CWC communicated the health benefits of walnuts in addition to generating consumer awareness at the point of sale through a consumer sweepstakes campaign. A total of…