Pistachios

Market Update highlights the start of pistachio bloom

The Meridian Growers Market Update released on April 4, 2024 detailed performance of pistachio, almond and pecan crops. Almonds Meridian expects almond pricing to remain down until crop estimate... more »

Meridian Growers Processing hires new operations manager

Meridian Growers Processing has hired Donovan Linebarger as the operations manager of its pistachio processing facility in Madera, California. Donovan grew up in Central California and began wo... more »

Pistachio exports surge, prices expected to rise

In a recent report by Meridian Growers, February marked a robust performance for pistachio shipments, with a 48% increase compared to the same period last year. The industry, year-to-date, is approxim... more »

National Nut Grower seeks input on labor, pests and diseases

National Nut Grower is seeking input from stakeholders in the industry, including tree nut growers, farm advisors, Extension agents, researchers and others that are in the know. Pest and disease conc... more »

APG’s kick-off welcomes attendees, provides industry insights

The 2024 APG Annual Conference kicked off on Feb. 26 with a resounding message of growth, dedication and innovation.  more »

Report shares Assemis to divest Maricopa Orchards, Touchstone Pistachio Co.

The Assemi family, one of the largest growers and processors of pistachios and almonds, may be planning to leave the growing side of the business, according to a media report. A report in the San J... more »

Setton Farms is a trusted name

This family-owned growing operation integrates a hands-on approach to growing and processing pistachios. ... more »

Keenan Farms promotes Mitchell Keenan

In January, Keenan Farms announced that it promoted Mitchell Keenan to vice president. Keenan Farms is headquartered in Avenal, which is in California’s central San Joaquin Valley. "Mitchell is a... more »