Nuts, Dates & Dried Fruit
The date brand is refocusing its strategic distribution on the U.S. market, appointing David Baxter as CEO and expanding its volume through a new partnership with Naturally Grown Growers.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced new Section 32 purchases of almonds, pistachios, raisins and grape juice to go to those in need.
Roland Fumasi, head of RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness North America, says that prices will increase as growers remove aging trees coupled with a stabilized demand growth.
Due to an ongoing Salmonella investigation, the government of Canada encourages consumers to seek alternatives to imported pistachios from Iran.
The seasonal ‘Be Merry. Feel Good.’ initiative aims to keep walnuts top of mind at retail.
Attendees are invited to stop by booth No. 1039 to get a sneak peek of Blue Diamond’s refreshed branding and enter a giveaway for an Apple Watch.
Blue Diamond Almonds is unveiling a vibrant new logo and brand identity to resonate with health-conscious consumers. After extensive consumer research, the refreshed design features bold colors and crisp lines while retaining the iconic Blue Diamond shape, emphasizing almonds as a champion superfood.
With more than 65% of the crop exported, Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and the California Walnut Commission, talks about market opportunities.
The grower-cooperative says the rising cost of maintaining a business in a historic facility is the main driver for moving processing to its other facilities in Turlock and Salida, Calif.
While interest in Dubai chocolate has grown, Zachary Fraser, president and CEO of the American Pistachio Growers, said there’s more at play than a social media trend, but he doesn’t see demand slowing down.
The retail partnership program includes custom in-store signage, dedicated displays and access to a national consumer sweepstakes offering a chance to meet the tennis star, the company says.
The brand kicked off the “The Don’t Hold Back Snack” campaign in anticipation of record-breaking pistachio harvest this fall.
Snack brand Joolies and the date farms behind it focus on sustainability and reducing waste.
Marketing and public relations and well-executed retail displays helped drive sales and shopper engagement, the brand says.
DJ Ellsworth joins the sales team at the Madera, Calif.-based tree nut grower and shipper.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and USApple President and CEO Jim Bair highlight the importance of export markets to the fresh produce industry.
No Shells Dill Pickle appeals to both pistachio enthusiasts and fans of pickle-inspired snacks, the brand says.
The organization says USDA has awarded it $17.6 million total from two programs to grow opportunities for California walnuts internationally.
Just over 90% of producers voted continue the marketing order, which regulates the flow of product to market, authorizes research and promotion programs and more.
In honor of World Pistachio Day, the competition challenged retailers across the U.S. and Canada to craft innovative in-store displays that showcased Wonderful Pistachios’ products in visually striking and fun ways.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based company has expanded its leadership team by promoting Natalia Dentoni to senior brand manager and expanding roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli and Bridgette Weber.
Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.
The organization, which represents more than 3,700 of the state’s walnut growers and 70 handlers, seeks to fill two-year terms starting in September.
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Unsalted rounds out the brand’s low-sodium offerings, giving consumers more choices when it comes to mindful snacking, the company says.
Twenty winners will each receive a $500 prize, with the submission period open Feb. 19-26.
Third-generation pistachio grower Jeff Nichols shares how consumers’ interest in unique flavors has influenced his family’s offerings.
With exponential growth in California pistachio production, questions emerge about how the rise will ultimately impact the industry.