Retail Promotions California Walnuts continues to face tough competition due to retaliatory tariffs. To maintain shelf space and drive consumers to purchase California walnuts, the CWC has conducted in-store, online and retail display campaigns where California walnuts are sold. Tie-In Promotions and Tastings at Almaya Stores in UAE In January,…

Over the past year, discussions centering on our forecasted increase in production have culminated in the industry’s strategic plan to develop new opportunities to increase demand and stabilize future market returns. The planning discussions focused on exploring any/all tools to support our future growth including a possible change to the…

September 1, 2020 USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) implements various programs to provide assistance to growers affected by natural disasters. This ranges from crop insurance to a tree replanting assistance program. More information can be found here.

On April 11, California Walnuts was delighted to sponsor a produce pairings lunch alongside USA Pears at the Produce for Better Health (PBH) Consumer Connection conference. This conference is attended by members of the produce industry, health/food influencers, foodservice professionals, retail dietitians, and more.  The produce pairings lunch featured walnuts…

California Walnuts had the opportunity to sponsor The Culinary Institute of America’s Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit in Napa Valley this April. CIA chefs showcased how walnuts can add value and appeal on menus through innovative items like Mediterranean sweet potato hash with walnut breakfast sausage and walnut pesto, Turkish pizza…

Jordi Julvez, a neuroscience researcher at the Clinical and Epidemiological Neuroscience Group in Spain, discusses the findings of a study on the cognitive health of teens who ate a handful of walnuts a day compared to those who did not. Learn more.

Registered dietitian nutritionist, Danielle Crumble Smith, discusses the nutritional benefits of eating walnuts, and why nuts are an important part of any diet. Learn more.

What’s trending in Korea? Believe it or not, ‘Ugly’ agricultural items that have a less than perfect appearance, but with good quality and lower prices. According to our agency in Korea, the Korean word for “Ugly” is a rather cute and friendly expression. This “Ugly” trend is so popular there…

Neurologist Dr. Shae Datta, MD, who is co-director of NYU Langone’s Concussion Center, discusses walnuts and brain health, as well as how often this nut should be consumed for optimum results. Learn more.

A newly opened Chinese restaurant in Tokyo is gaining media coverage thanks to a minced walnut ramen noodle menu item. The item is called “Ganso 66 Walnut Tantan Noodle”. It uses 100 grams of walnuts and sesame per serving, and is the first Tantan ramen noodle to use walnuts in…

Pam Graviet, Senior Marketing Director, International at California walnuts, discusses opportunities to increase walnut consumption, as well as the impact of market conditions on walnut exports to the UK, with Grocery Trader. Learn more.

In this segment hosted by Fox 4 Kansas City, Registered Dietitian (and Eat the Science workshop #1 attendee) Grace Hoffman demos the Swicy Pineapple-Walnut Sheet Pan Dinner recipe. Learn more.