New proposed definition reinforces more than three decades of evidence-based research support for walnut consumption. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lianne Di Ubaldi (203) 505-5569 lianne.diubaldi@ketchum.com FOLSOM, Calif., September 29, 2022 – Walnuts meet the criteria for a “healthy” food based on the important nutrients they provide, according to a long-awaited announcement from…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Amanda Gualtieri (805) 290-0266 amanda.gualtieri@ketchum.com FOLSOM, Calif., June 16, 2022 — The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) are pleased to announce that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022.  The CWB and…

The California Walnut Board (CWB) has been actively working to update the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. As part of the process, the USDA will hold a hearing on April 19 and 20, 2022 to discuss the recommended updates. Following the hearing, USDA will publish its Recommended Decision in…

California Walnuts Launches Global “Power of 3” Campaign to Address Importance of Omega-3 Consumption Just one handful of walnuts every day can help support overall health   FOLSOM, Calif., March 3, 2022 – According to a study published in the Nutrition Journal, more than 90% of Americans aren’t getting enough omega-3s…

For Immediate Release  Media contact: Amanda Gualtieri  amanda.gualtieri@ketchum.com  805-290-0266  California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth with Retail, Research and Advocacy Programs Despite Pandemic, FY 2020/2021 Saw Record Production  FOLSOM, Calif., Nov. 30, 2021 – During the 2020-2021 crop year, California walnut growers and handlers worked together with the California Walnut Board…

Background Over the last year the California Walnut Board (CWB) has been working with USDA through the Grades & Standards Committee to update the Marketing Order’s mandated outgoing inspection process. The Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection, which date back to the Order’s inception in 1948, are obsolete as market…