Category: Nuts
Export growth narrows California almond shipment gap to last year
Blue Diamond’s July Almond Market Update, based on the Almond Board of California Position Report, shows June shipments up 14% and exports up 20.6%.
Administrative Committee for Pistachios announces 2026-27 leadership
The Administrative Committee for Pistachios has seated its 2026-2027 committee to oversee quality, food safety and export programs.
New EU trade agreement expands market access for California almonds
The European Union approved a new duty-free tariff rate quota for eligible U.S. almond exports through 2029, expanding market access for California growers.
Almond Alliance urges growers to enroll in USDA specialty crop relief program
USDA opened enrollment for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, offering eligible almond growers up to $225 per acre.
May pistachio shipments reach 908.1M pounds as export demand remains strong
ACP reported 908.1 million pounds of pistachio shipments through May as export demand remained strong and marketable inventories continued to tighten.
UC Davis, Pistachio Research Board seek grower input on climate impacts to fruit set
UC Davis and the California Pistachio Research Board are asking growers to report bloom and fruit set conditions following unusual weather.
APG’s 2026 Pistachio season update across California
Early heat, bloom variability and limited water supplies are shaping California’s 2026 pistachio season. Explore key growing conditions and review management challenges.
California almond shipments rise in May as exports offset domestic decline
California almond shipments rose 2.6% in May as exports increased 5.2%, while domestic shipments remained below last year’s pace.
CPRB announces Board of Directors for new 3-year term
The California Pistachio Research Board has appointed its 2026-2029 Board. Meet the new group who will guide research on production, food safety and sustainability over the next three years.
California almond crop running about 10 days ahead of normal, growers report
California almond growers report the 2026 crop is about 10 days ahead of normal. Growers are monitoring pests and hull split preparations continue.
Almond hull powder earns GRAS status for human food use
Almond Hull Powder has received GRAS status for human food use. Learn more on about potential new markets for almond hulls beyond livestock feed.
ACP report shows strong pistachio export demand
ACP reports pistachio shipments of 823.3 million pounds through April as exports drive demand and inventories tighten.
Blue Diamond reports softer April almond shipments amid steady export demand
California almond shipments fell 8.8% in April, while exports remained ahead of last year, according to Blue Diamond Growers market data. Check out more data from April 2026 and how it compares to last year.
Oregon hazelnuts, California pistachios push U.S. tree nut value to $13.1B
USDA reported U.S. tree nut value rose 25% to $13.1 billion in 2025. Explore record crop numbers and more year-over-year comparisons.