Despite Trade Uncertainty, American Pistachio Growers Continue Global Market Promotions with Nearly $7M in Federal Funding

U.S. pistachio production volumes continue to grow steadily, with the bulk of consumer growth opportunities in international markets. American Pistachio Growers has had great success in establishing and building demand for U.S. pistachios overseas, and as such, has recently been awarded nearly seven million dollars in federal funding to continue this growth. Over the last couple months though, federal funding freezes, budget cuts, and the threat of retaliatory tariffs in key export countries has agricultural communities deeply concerned.  Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with APG’s VP of Global Marketing Scott Fryer to discuss how APG is navigating these concerns, all the while staying the course in building global demand for American pistachios in new and established markets. Watch this brief interview and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.