Category: Pistachios
July pistachio shipments rise 18.3% to record level
July pistachio shipments reached a record 74.9 million pounds as exports remained strong and the industry prepared for a smaller 2026 crop.
FFAR, Almond Board fund $4.99M navel orangeworm project
FFAR and the Almond Board of California are providing $4.99 million to advance Flyttr’s biological control for navel orangeworm affecting California almonds and pistachios.
Fifth annual Pistachio Week highlights American-grown pistachios Aug. 10-16
American Pistachio Growers will host Pistachio Week Aug. 10-16 with California restaurants featuring limited-time pistachio menu items.
Fresno County seeks reports of heat damage to pistachio crops
Fresno County is asking pistachio growers to report crop damage from recent spring heat to support agricultural disaster assessments.
June pistachio shipments reach record 90 million pounds as exports drive demand
Meridian Growers reports record June pistachio shipments based on the latest ACP data as exports remain strong and inventories continue to tighten.
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.
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.
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.
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.
March ACP report shows strong pistachio shipments, lower inventories and export-led demand
ACP’s March shipment report showed pistachio movement remained strong, with 756 million pounds shipped year to date. Export demand continued to lead the market, while declining inventories and crop concerns in California, Turkey and Iran pointed to a tighter global supply outlook for 2026.
Pistachio paste trend boosts demand for California growers
Demand for pistachios is rising as food manufacturers use them in products such as chocolate, pastries and beverages. The trend is supporting market growth as California production continues to increase.
U.S.-China trade conflict cuts California nut exports, researchers say
California nut exports to China dropped 64% in 2025 due to trade tensions. Learn how almonds and pistachios were affected.