The Almond Alliance of California is a non-profit trade association established in 1980. Headed by Aubrey Bettencourt as the President and CEO, the Alliance advocates for and protects the interests of the almond industry. The Alliance provides its members with a forum to network and access the latest information and technology. Their network includes almond…
Farm Fresh California Walnuts Both In Shells And Out Joseph Weiler, seen above, was good enough to take us on a tour of Empire Nut Company in Colusa, California. The Fall is their busiest time of the year. California walnuts grow during the summer and are harvested in the fall. There are close to 80…
This is writing taken from an NPR Marketplace interview with R.G. Lamar, President of the Lamar Pecan Company. They are a Hawkinsville, Georgia company growing, processing, and exporting pecans. (Health Benefits of Pecans) Kai: This is Marketplace. I’m Kai Ryssdal. So, about that…the whole how long it’s gonna be the last thing. At the bottom…
It’s a common misconception that athletes must include meat to succeed. However, Plant-based diets, including fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds, provide everything the body needs. It is even said to have some advantages. Ask any competitive female vegan athletes listed below to prove it. Heather Mills | Skier Heather Mills is one of the…
It was a delightful two-day experience. I wish that I could have been there longer. High praise. Once you get the Lake Michigan smells, sights, and feelings, it is hard to imagine this course elsewhere. The course is a vegan cooking school, disguised as one of the plant-based cooking retreats dotting America. It runs for…
There is evidence that chia seeds were first used as a food as early as 3500 B.C. Available to the Aztecs since 2600 BC, chia served as a cash crop in central Mexico between 1500 and 900 B.C. Chia seeds were eaten alone or mixed with other grains. Sometimes they were consumed as a beverage…
Cheshta Sehgal is the Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager for the Missouri Northern Pecan Growers. Cheshta is skilled in food safety, quality assurance, team building, and time management. She’s also certified in HACCP, (Food Safety Control Requirements) FSMA, (Food Safety Modernization), and PCQI. (Preventative Control) Her career started with the study of food science…
Geoff Palmer is the CEO and founder of Clean Machine. Clean Machine is an all-natural, plant-based fitness nutrition company. Their line of high-quality powders and supplements is built for fans of Vegan fitness nutrition. The customers are usually taking part in high-endurance training. Clean Machine Manufacturing Clean Machine manufacturing is done within two American facilities….
Almonds are one of the most nutrient-dense nuts available. Often considered a superfood by many dietitians. But what makes organic pasteurized almonds a superfood? How can including them in your diet benefit your health? Here are the top ten benefits of organic pasteurized almonds: Almonds are very protein-rich, with about 21 grams of protein per…
New Jersey Fresh Fruit in The Land of the Deep Fryer Words By Jason Nark. Courtesy Of The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the land of deep fryers, where back bays flow with fudge and the ice cream rolls at you in waves, Bill Baxavaneos cuts through the calories each morning with two simple words and a…
When you think of walnut growers and the industry that surrounds them, “high-tech” may not be the first word that comes to mind. But in 2020, the production of walnuts has become just that. Walnuts are ready for harvesting when the hulls start to split, occurring as early as September and lasting through November. Once…
Last week, Wholesale Nuts And Dried Fruit had the opportunity to join the Rescue Mission Of Salt Lake City. I came to Salt Lake City to expand our nut and dried fruit business in the West. Now, Salt Lake City is our hub and we have access to more products being grown on farms in…