USA: Americans and Chinese love pistachios, and California farmers benefit

Published 2024년 11월 11일

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A large pistachio processing factory in California is producing millions of shelled pistachios, which are exported worldwide, with a significant portion going to China. The demand for pistachios in America is also on the rise, making the state the world's largest exporter of pistachios, surpassing Iran. California's pistachio crop, worth nearly $3 billion, is the state's sixth-largest agricultural product and is expected to expand further due to the crop's drought and cold tolerance, requiring less water than almonds and walnuts. The company Wonderful, the largest pistachio industry brand, plans to increase pistachio cultivation, contributing to the shift towards more profitable perennial crops in California.

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[Epoch Times November 11, 2024] (Epoch Times reporter Xingyu comprehensive report) In a huge factory in the heart of California's farmland, millions of pistachio shells rush from metal chutes to conveyor belts, where they are inspected, baked, packaged and shipped to supermarkets around the world. Pistachios are available with or without shells, and the flavors range from salty and peppery to honey roasted. The Associated Press reported on November 10 that Americans and Chinese love pistachios, and pistachios are also a popular snack during the Chinese New Year. Many California pistachios are sold to China. Industry experts also said that Americans also eat more pistachios. The previous generation rarely bought pistachios in grocery stores, but now pistachios can be found almost everywhere. Happy As pistachios grow rapidly in California, farmers are dedicating more land to the crop, which is more cold-tolerant and drought-tolerant in a state prone to wild swings in rainfall. The ...

Source: Epochtimes