University years are an especially stressful time in life for young adults. In fact, eight in 10 university students report experiencing frequent bouts of stress.1 Undergraduates are also vulnerable to mental health disturbances, as the World Health Organization Mental Health Survey found at least 75% of all lifetime mental health…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jennifer Olmstead 916-932-7070 JOlmstead@walnuts.org FOLSOM, Calif., October 25, 2022 –– In August 2021, the California walnut industry initiated a process to modernize the (California Walnut Board) Federal Marketing Order rules governing grades, standards, inspections, and certifications. In April 2022, USDA conducted an open hearing in…

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…