Walnuts

Robert Verloop Named Executive Director and CEO for the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission

June 16, 2022 California Walnut Commission  

The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) are pleased to announce that Robert Verloop has been named executive director and chief executive officer, effective July 11, 2022. The CWB and CWC represent over 4,500 California walnut growers and nearly 90 handlers, producing over 1.4 billion pounds of walnuts in 2021 that ship to more than 50 countries around the world. …

California Walnuts Launches Global “Power of 3” Campaign to Address Importance of Omega-3 Consumption

March 4, 2022 California Walnut Commission

The California Walnut Commission announced the third annual “Power of 3” global marketing campaign to increase awareness about the benefits of omega-3s and to highlight how walnuts are an excellent source of plant-based omega-3 ALA (alpha-linolenic acid). …

The Baking Institute Bakery Co. Issues Allergen Alert on Undeclared Walnuts, Coconuts and Milk in “Carrot Cake”

September 3, 2021 FDA

The Baking Institute Bakery Co. of Northbrook, Illinois is recalling “Carrot Cake” because it may contain undeclared walnuts, coconut, and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts, coconut and milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. …

California Walnuts to Launch Global Marketing Initiative on March 3 with Coordinated “Power of 3” Events across the Globe

March 4, 2021 California Walnut Commission

“Power of 3” will launch on March 3rd with a first-ever global event celebrated in the USA, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the Middle East to showcase how they like to get their daily handful of walnuts. …

California Walnuts and The Produce For Better Health Foundation Partner To Launch “Have A Plant: The Plant-Forward Eating Guide”

January 26, 2021 Produce For Better Health Foundation

California Walnuts and PBH created the guide and corresponding tools based on years of evidence to provide food and nutrition professionals with new resources to motivate more Americans to enjoy more fruits and vegetables, along with other deliciously nutritious plant foods, more often. …