“As a proud Georgian, I am aware of the importance of agriculture to my home state. There is an under-reported and hidden tragedy that may not be apparent in your newsfeed or local news. Many Georgia farmers have experienced devastating losses, and you may be affected too.” – Marshall Shepherd, Forbes Magazine Read the full…
Pecan Nation, a new brand of snacking pecans, is set to launch to a large, nationwide market this fall. “The pecan category is missing that bell cow … a destination brand that consumers can rely on year after year. That’s why we’ve created Pecan Nation. We needed a way to share these amazing pecan varieties…
As part of the new nationwide pecan marketing campaign, several new Georgia pecan commercials have been released. Haven’t seen them? You can watch here!
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…
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional reporting and information collection requirements for the marketing order regulating the handling of pecans grown in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. Pecan handlers will be required to provide the…
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!
Running out of ideas for Christmas gifts? Here are some delicious ideas that your friends and family are guaranteed to love! Remember to use Georgia pecans!
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…
Dietitians agree that pecans are a superfood! They are high in antioxidants, full of minerals, and naturally sweet! Nuts have have a very well-deserved reputation as a health food. In addition to fiber and plant protein, they’re chock-full of good fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But pecans are one nut that healthy eaters tend to…
“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.