The article highlights the surge in nut sales during the Chinese New Year, with a 1.7 times year-on-year increase in imported nuts and roasted seeds. The California Almond Board reports a record high output of 3.107 billion pounds in 2021, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. The export of California almonds to China has also seen a consistent rise, benefiting from tariff exemptions that have reduced import costs by 55% to 25%. This has made imported almonds more competitive in the Chinese market, contributing to the growing popularity of nuts in China.