Pecans are set to get their own nationwide marketing campaign similar to “Got Milk?” and “Pork: The Other White Meat.” The campaign will include a new, catchy slogan for pecans, with a focus on communicating that pecans aren’t just a nut for pies, but are also a healthy snack. Look for the American Pecan Council to launch…
Georgia remains the top pecan-producing state in the United States. With the majority of the 2017 harvest now complete, yields are estimated to be between 90 million and 100 million pounds of pecans! Read all about it here!
The American Pecan Council toured pecan farms here in Georgia last week. The council, along with members of their newly organized marketing team, came to Georgia as part of a nationwide tour. They want to meet America’s pecan farmers and glean a deeper understanding of the industry. The council aims to raise awareness and increase…
“With a federal marketing order in place to help increase consumption, the U.S. pecan industry is working harder to convince consumers that the healthy nut taste good in more than a delicious pie at Thanksgiving.” Read more about the exciting marketing plans for the American pecan.
One year ago, pecan growers across America voted decisively in favor of a federal marketing order. This summer the American Pecan Council is prepping to market and promote pecans, invest in research, and establish quality, grade, and size standards. Read to learn more and visit the American Pecan Council’s new website.
Are Americans About to Go Nuts for Pecans? We think so! Fantastic article by Modern Farmer for The Huffington Post expounding on some of the amazing AND newly discovered health benefits of pecans! https://goo.gl/teF8zW
Consumer demand is driving innovation at companies all over the world, including General Mills. The Fortune 500 food company has been busy unveiling new products to align with the population’s shift in preferences. Trends are forming where consumers demand more protein, less fat, less sugar, and in certain instances, gluten free alternatives. New products being…
From UGA By Clint Thompson University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences A world-renowned University of Georgia turfgrass scientist is embarking on a different research journey – breeding coneless pine trees. Wayne Hanna, 71, retired in 2008 after 37 years as a turfgrass scientist and helped breed some of the top turfgrasses used…
From Growing Georgia Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014 Commissioner Black announced Monday the dedication of Georgia Grown Trail 37 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Horse Creek Winery in Sparks, Georgia. Georgia Grown Trail 37 is a marketing effort of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and Georgia Department of Economic…