Trent Page, who is the General Manager of Bon Appétit at Google (working specifically at the YouTube Café), took some time with us recently to share a bit of information about his culinary journey and his love of California Walnuts. It all started while working in Finance, where Trent frequently…

Restaurants around the nation, from quick service to casual dining, are updating their menus to include more California Walnuts. In the recently released 2016 Dietary Guidelines, the USDA recommends that consumers eat between two and five ounces of nuts and seeds per week, based on a caloric intake ranging between…

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in marine and plant-based foods, have long been studied in the nutrition world, but emerging science is examining the unique benefits of the three types of omega-3s. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, indicates that both plant and marine-based sources of omega-3s are…

While nutrition experts know that eating the right kinds of dietary fat is key to a healthier lifestyle, some consumers still fear fats when trying to lose weight. Helping your clients understand how fat fits into their diet may help them achieve their weight loss goals while also improving other…

A study led by Dr. Michael C. Falk of the Life Sciences Research Organization and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, uncovered some interesting results regarding the positive effects of consuming tree nuts. The results support a growing body of research on tree nuts’ beneficial role relating to…

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