This year the California Walnut Commission will be holding elections for members and alternates for the term beginning September 1, 2017 and ending August 31, 2019. “The diversity of our growing and evolving membership brings valuable perspective to industry. The CWC in partnership with the California Department of Food and…

Formulating a menu is never an easy task. What if you had insight into recipes consumers are searching for the most? Well, you’re in luck! Here are the top 10 recipes with the highest number of page views on walnuts.org for the month of March: Roasted Vegetables with Walnuts, Basil…

Marketing programs have and will continue to be a key driver in building consumer demand for walnuts. Currently, marketing programs in the U.S. and eight export countries aim to expand distribution and raise consumption by positioning the distinctive quality, taste, versatility, and health benefits of California Walnuts. The Industry, growers,…

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in 2011. FDA released two important pieces of this law, the Produce Safety rules for growers and the Preventive Controls rules for processors in Fall 2015. FSMA aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the…

February is National Heart Month! Did you know that California walnuts are certified as a heart-healthy* food by the American Heart Association and are naturally cholesterol and sodium free? With cardiovascular diseases (including heart disease and stroke) as the leading cause of death in the U.S., it’s no wonder consumers…

California walnuts account for 99% of the commercial U.S production. But did you know they also make up two-thirds of the world trade? As walnuts are such an integral part of many cultural dishes, we at the California Walnut Board have agencies around the world informing us what chefs are…