Unintelligible names for ingredients. Trans fats. Anything that sounds like it’s not found in nature or in someone’s home pantry. American consumers, ever savvier about what they’re eating, are more frequently demanding food with “clean labels”—nothing artificial or difficult to understand—and companies are racing to drop synthetic artificial ingredients from their products. Now the U.S….
Millions of listeners tuning into the nationally syndicated business show Marketplace this past week learned of the importance of a proposed federal market order and its impact on pecan growers and shellers throughout the country. The Georgia Pecan Commission’s Thomas Mason and other proponents of the order weighed in with their thoughts on America’s Nut…
Many of the pecan innovations that we’ve been sharing are food-based, mainly because pecans are delicious, nutritious and versatile. And we can all agree that pecans are definitely food, right? Well, this versatility isn’t just in how many ways the pecan can be eaten but the many ways it can be used overall. In honor…
According to Dan Zedan, owner of Nature’s Finest Foods, a company that specializes in marketing tree nuts, the recent drought in California makes this a great time for southern pecans. In an article published by Growing Georgia about the drought in California and how it’s affecting almonds, Zedan was quoted as saying, “In the ingredient business, you…
The pecan is starting to come into it’s own. Not only are there two pecan days, there’s National Pecan Month and National Georgia Pecan Month. This month we’re going to keep showing love to our favorite tree nut by sharing some great tips, insights, studies and articles about pecans. Save this post and check back…
Did you know that March 25 is Pecan Day! Pecans are a versatile and naturally flavorful nut. It’s the only tree nut that’s native to America. It’s rich in antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals! Read some of our fact sheets that outline the many benefits of America’s Nut. Pecan Nutrition Facts Pecans as Antioxidants Pecan…
At the Center for Pecan Innovation, we’ve been busy innovatin’. Visit us later this month in Orlando during SNAXPO 2015 to see just how tasty America’s Nut can be! You’ll find that heart-healthy pecans are better than your average snack. They can be infused with flavors or ground into meal that’s baked into crackers and…
Pecan producers in Georgia can take advantage of a popular extension course covering the basics of growing, nurturing, and harvesting America’s Nut on March 4. Three researchers from the University of Georgia will lead the bi-annual UGA Pecan School beginning 8 a.m. at the university’s Tifton campus. Previously known as Pecan “Scout” School, the event…
The key to any successful market, or to growing any market, is consumption. While price may have the greatest impact on consumption, without adequate supply, one cannot grow a market. Price therefore becomes irrelevant. Some within the industry fear that the recent increases in pecan production, not only in North America but overseas, will only…
Georgia’s 2014 pecans: smaller nuts, bigger price, growing market Brad Haire, Southeast Farm Press, November 21, 2014 Georgia’s pecan crop this year looks to bring 70 million pounds to market. As harvest rolls on, small nut size has been a problem due to tough summer weather, but the weather did help the crop, too. Growers continue…