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Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He noted that the industry must change the perception that walnuts are grandmothers nut.

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He noted that the industry must change the perception that walnuts are grandmothers nut.

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He comments on the need for more walnut products in the grocery store and the need to reduce rancidity in tastes.

Robert Verloop is the Executive Director and CEO of the Walnut Board and Commission. He comments on the need to explore the roadblocks that are preventing more walnut snacking.

Mom-and-pop farms dominated the American landscape a century ago. Even with the whole family helping, these small-scale operators scattered across the country didn’t come near amassing the dollars necessary to market their fruits, vegetables and nuts nationwide.

Tim Hearden Both panels are seeking members for terms that begin this summer. The California Walnut Board and the Administrative Committee for Pistachios are seeking nominations for elections that will be held this spring, with terms set to begin this summer. For the Walnut Board, which is the official body that administers the federal marketing order for walnuts, petitions are open for two members and alternates from each of the two districts in California, divided a...

Upcoming Walnut Conference to Discuss Marketing Data Wednesday Feb 24th, 2021 Walnut growers, mark the calendar for March 2 and 3 for the big virtual California Walnut Board and Commission Industry Conference. The conference will be two half days 8am till Noon. Jennifer Williams in Marketing Director, Domestic Advertising with the California Walnut Board. She noted one topic that she will be speaking about how data drives decision making in marketing walnuts. “We have guests coming...

Big Walnut Conf. Coming Up Tuesday Feb 23rd, 2021 Jennifer Williams is Marketing Director, Domestic Advertising at the California Walnut Board “Were really excited that we are conducting our first-ever industry conference. It will be virtual two half-days, and it will connect growers, handlers, industry partners in a virtual setting,” Williams said. “Well be sharing the latest information around our marketing initiatives, industry research insights, and more. Well be featuring top speake...

Downward Pressure on Walnut Prices Wednesday Jan 13th, 2021 News Reporter With California Ag Today, I’m Tim Hammerich. It has been a tough 12 months for the prices of many agricultural commodities, and walnuts are no exception. Economic uncertainty and higher yield numbers than expected have contributed, says Walnut Bargaining Association General Manager, Jon Field. Field… “So we have a huge production. We had a lot of uncertainty and consequently, there was basically a lot o...