Walnut production research goes back several decades. From a small beginning in 1971, this partnership has grown leaps and bounds just as the industry has and now more than a dozen projects totaling some $ 1.7 million are underway. These cover orchard management, entomology, walnut breeding, pest management, and so…

Consuming walnuts and select other whole foods as part of a healthy diet may be associated with a reduced risk of physical function impairments throughout the aging process in women. Folsom, Calif., (June 22, 2016) – A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition suggests that consuming 1-2 servings…

FOLSOM, Calif. (April 14, 2016) – The California walnut industry welcomed the news of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement which is expected to reduce or eliminate trade barriers in the Asia Pacific Region. Under the terms of the proposed agreement between Australia, Brunei, Chile, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New…

In November of 2015, the California walnut industry began its first sizable advertising campaign in the US, featuring two television commercials which highlight walnuts’ exceptional versatility as a recipe ingredient. Read Full CWC March 2016 Newsletter

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…

We found out just how popular the subject of cognition is with the media when a new research study was announced on walnuts and Alzheimer’s disease in October. The animal study indicated that a diet including walnuts (the equivalent of 1 to 1.5 ounces daily in humans) may have a…