Themis Michailides In the last decade or so, walnut growers started experiencing yield reductions at a time when they expected increasing yields in orchards reaching full production. A close examination of the trees in a number of orchards revealed a plethora of dead spurs and shoots on the trees beyond…

That’s right, fresh snacking is on the rise! It’s the new normal and here to stay. In fact, 50% of all eating occasions are now snacks. A December Mintel report states that 94% of adults snack daily, which raises the question, what are those other 6% up to? Interestingly, the…

Plant-based eating may not be entirely mainstream yet, but it is becoming more of a norm every day. It’s moved beyond a fad and become a trend, delivering on current hot button issues: health, diet, environment, ethics and science. But you may be wondering what exactly is plant-based eating? The…

In October, the California Walnut Commission (CWC) joined 11,000 registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), nutrition science researchers, policy makers, industry leaders, influencers, and the media at the annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) – the world’s largest meeting of food and nutrition experts. This group is an important segment…

In the recent few weeks, there has been some good news for walnut farmers as far as water is concerned. First, President Trump signed the America’s Water Infrastructure Act, a comprehensive legislation aimed at, among other things, diverting more water to Central Valley farmers. This bill should speed up the…

Fall is here and pumpkin spice is in the air (and just about every food you can think of, too). The staff at the California Walnut Board is mindful of the current market conditions and have modified some domestic marketing activities to create demand earlier in the crop year. Following…