Last year, the TikTok trend of "Dubai chocolate" had caused fears of a global pistachio shortage. Now, it is the war in the Middle East that is affecting the nut, as Iran is the world's second-largest producer. To the point that this highly prized nut is seeing its selling price soar, reaching its highest level in eight years. The American news agency Bloomberg reports that the price of pistachios has risen from $3.80 per pound two years ago to $4.57 per pound today. "Since the end of February, there have logically been fewer exports from Iran, and a transfer effect towards American or Turkish harvests. This will therefore result in a premium on prices," explains Nelly Bonnet, Director of Economics for the Alliance 7, which brings together unions of the grocery and specialized nutrition trades. The conflict in the Middle East occurs in addition to an already tense market situation for pistachios. A nut in the spotlight since 2023, and a viral video posted by an influencer on ...