Tag: American Pistachio Growers

  • APG Meeting Evolving Consumer Needs (American Pistachio Growers Summer Series 3/7)

    As gathering has not been possible due COVID-19 restrictions, American Pistachio Growers (APG) launched a video series with Pacific Nut Producer in lieu of their summer grower luncheon. Watch Part III of the series featuring APG Vice President of Global Marketing Judy Hirigoyen as she explains how they have shared APG’s message with consumers worldwide over the past six months. Please enjoy the full seven part video series and read Pacific Nut Producer Magazine to get a full picture of what is going on in the American pistachio industry.

  • Chairman Brian Watte Shares Value of APG Membership (American Pistachio Growers Summer Series 2/7)

    As gathering has not been possible due COVID-19 restrictions, American Pistachio Growers (APG) launched a video series with Pacific Nut Producer in lieu of their summer grower luncheon. Watch Part II of the series featuring APG Chairman Brian Watte as he shares the value of membership in the association. Please enjoy the full seven part video series and read Pacific Nut Producer Magazine to get a full picture of what is going on in the American pistachio industry.

  • Updated US Pistachio Crop Forecast, Prices & Shipments (American Pistachio Growers Summer Series 1/7)

    As gathering has not been possible due COVID-19 restrictions, American Pistachio Growers (APG) launched a video series with Pacific Nut Producer in lieu of their summer grower luncheon. Beginning with APG Executive Director Richard Matoian’s pistachio crop and market update, please enjoy this seven part video series and read Pacific Nut Producer Magazine to get a full picture of what is going on in the American pistachio industry.

  • Natural Health Benefits Bring Sports Team Ambassadors for American Pistachios

    Pistachios are coming to be the snack of choice for America’s professional football teams. Watch this brief interview with Men’s Health Magazine Nutrition Advisor Mike Rousell as he shares why, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/

  • APG Marketing in India Key with Growth of Pistachio Production

    As pistachio growers anticipate tremendous growth in production over the next several years, American Pistachio Growers continue to invest in new markets across the world. Watch this brief interview with Judy Hirigoyen from APG to learn more, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine. Don’t currently receive the magazine? Subscribe for free at: https://malcolmmedia.com/pacific-nut-producer-magazine-subscriptions/

  • Pistachio Importer Offers Insights on how to Better Reach the Indian Market

    With special funding from USDA, American Pistachio Growers is in the midst of a new robust marketing campaign in India.  Watch this brief interview with pistachio importer Ritesh Bajaj as he offers his insights on how to market more pistachios in India.

  • Navel Orangeworm Host Preferences & Need for Collaborative Control

    Some may think Navel Orangeworm is just a pest of almonds and pistachios, but there are other crops it thrives off of as well. Watch this brief interview with Bob Klein from the California Pistachio Research Board as he shares his insights on preferred overwintering hosts for this pest as well as in-season comparisons.  It’s going to take a unified approach across industries to defeat this pest.

  • Are Tree Nut Growers Doing Their Part to Manage Navel Orangeworm?

    Winter sanitation, mating disruption and proper pesticide application — all critical strategies in managing the number one pest of tree nuts: Navel Orangeworm. No one wants this pest on their farms, but are growers really doing their due diligence in managing this pest with tools that are now widely available to the industry?  Watch this interview with Bob Klein from the California Pistachio Research Board as he shares the rough statistics and read about how you can do better in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Pros & Cons of the Early Harvesting Golden Hills Pistachio Variety

    Many growers have probably heard of the newer Golden Hills pistachio variety by now, but it is now being more widely planted in the industry. Likewise, growers and researchers are learning more about the unique characteristics of this variety that growers should consider before planting it. Watch this brief interview with UCCE Kern County Farm Advisor Craig Kallsen, as he explains and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.

  • Pistachio Extract Fights Off Bacterial & Viral Infections

    With the panic of an international pandemic, citizens are flocking the grocery stores stockpiling essential food and supplies. Recent studies suggest that pistachios should be on that list of groceries to stock up on too. In addition to their known health properties, recent published research shows that pistachio extract can thwart and even kill certain bacteria and viruses. Watch this brief video with Judy Hirigoyen from American Pistachio Growers and read more about it in the coming issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.