At American Pistachio Growers annual Pistachio Industry Conference this year, Bob Klein, Manager of the California Pistachio Research Board, gave his final presentation before retiring with a five-year California pistachio crop-yield forecast. The numbers were stunning with the tremendous growth of the industry and pistachio acreage expected to begin bearing. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Bob to better understand the analytics and what the industry can expect for 2024 and beyond. Watch this brief interview and read more about it in the May issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Tag: California Pistachio Acreage
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Pistachio Industry Continues Investment in Promising Export Market Opportunities
The U.S. pistachio industry continues to set high shipment records in key export markets. Much of this made possible by the unified efforts of American Pistachio Growers (APG) and their marketing campaigns overseas. Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with APG’s VP of Global Marketing Scott Fryer to discuss pistachio export market trends and where they plan to market the record crop that is expected this year. Watch this brief interview and read more in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Special thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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American Pistachio Growers Interim President Introduced at Annual Conference
At the annual Pistachio Industry Conference held by American Pistachio Growers (APG) in Monterey this year, Pacific Nut Producer Editor Matthew Malcolm met with Joel Nelsen, Interim President of APG, for a video introduction to the industry. Watch this brief interview as he also discusses his priorities with APG and its direction as the pistachio industry continues to grow.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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Remarkable Export Market Growth Shared at American Pistachio Conference
Watch this interview with American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian as he provides the latest shipment trends for US pistachios with remarkable results. As shared at their annual pistachio industry conference, Matoian also conveys a realistic forecast for the future of the western pistachio industry, weighing out both concerns and confidence moving ahead.
Special Thanks to American Pistachio Growers for sponsoring this video.
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2022 Postharvest State of the Pistachio Industry
The 2022 western pistachio crop came in considerably shorter than was expected with all the new acreage coming into production. Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian, President of the American Pistachio Growers, as he shares some of the factors that led to this as well as an update on shipments — based on his State of the Pistachio Industry address at the Grape, Nut & Tree Fruit Expo. Read more about it in the December issue of Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
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Land IQ Evaluates CA Pistachio Acreage & Water Supply Reliability
As pistachio acreage continues to increase throughout the state, American Pistachio Growers has commissioned Land IQ to get an aerial perspective of where the industry currently stands with regard to both crop yield and water supply reliability amidst a persisting drought. Watch this brief interview with Joel Kimmelshue from Land IQ as he explains and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
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American Pistachio Growers Ramps Up Marketing Efforts Ahead of Industry Growth
As the US Pistachio industry continues to ramp up in production, global marketing efforts have never been more critical to keep demand ahead of supply. Watch this brief interview with Judy Hirigoyen from American Pistachio Growers as she shares how American Pistachio Growers is leading the charge.Please thank this video’s sponsor Trece for their industry support. -
Pistachio Conference Attendance Shatters Record, as is Likely for the 2022 Crop
American Pistachio Growers gathered in record numbers recently for their annual conference in Carlsbad, CA.Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian, President of American Pistachio Growers as he shares highlights, and how the record attendance is also a reflection of the growth of the industry and new heights in pistachio acreage and production being reached.Please thank this video’s sponsor Trece for their industry support. -
Western Pistachio Industry Delivers Another Record Crop
Despite drought conditions and other challenges facing California agriculture, pistachio growers delivered another record high crop — even with it being considered an ‘off year’ for production trends. Watch this brief interview with Richard Matoian, President of American Pistachio Growers as he explains.
Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.
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US Pistachio Shipments Up Despite Logistical & Economic Challenges
Despite continued pandemic, trade and logistical issues, American Pistachio Growers President Richard Matoian shared at their annual Summer Luncheon that pistachio shipments are up, which is critical for the success of this growing commodity. Watch this brief interview with Richard as he explains, and read more about it in Pacific Nut Producer Magazine.Please thank this video’s sponsor Suterra for their industry support.