The small country of Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in the production of almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as we extensively covered in our special feature back in June. This rapid advancement in the fresh produce sector is being supported in this fertile region. read more

That small Georgia is a major player in hazelnut cultivation and exports, and is also making significant progress in almonds, walnuts, and blueberries, as highlighted in our special feature in June. To support the rapid growth of the fresh produce sector in this fertile region. read more

Global forecasts for tree nut production indicate an increase in output for almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, driven by improved growing conditions in key producing regions. Almond production for 2025/26 is projected to increase by almost 10 percent to 1.8 million metric tons (on a shelled basis). read more

The campaign for the famous Perigord walnut was launched on November 7th. It provided an opportunity to assess the situation both locally and nationally. Fabien Joffre, president of the Professional Union for Perigord walnuts, walnut kernels, and walnut oil, and vice-president of read more

Rain has brought the walnut harvest in California to a halt. The majority of nuts were harvested on time before last week's heavy rainfall. "We are very pleased with the quality this year," says Bill Carriere of Carriere Family Farms. The first 30 percent of the crop was harvested before the rain. read more

Moldova exported close to 2,500 tonnes of walnut kernels to the European Union from January to October 2025, which was almost the same as the previous year, as reported by Logos Press. This places Moldova as the fifth largest supplier of walnut kernels to the EU, following Ukraine (13,870 tonnes) and Chile (17,140 tonnes). read more

The walnut harvest is about to end in Greece, with better results than last season, according to Mr. Yannis Karkanis, president of the Walnut Agricultural Cooperative Gaia Domokou from Central Greece. According to him, "The end of the harvest is just a matter of days. This is thanks to the more favorable weather conditions." read more

Ukrainian plant breeder Oleksandr Kostiantynovych Ponomarenko, a member of the Ukrainian Nut Association, is continuing his research on nut breeding in his garden-laboratory located in Izmail, Odesa region, as reported by agronews.ua. His efforts are concentrated on developing new varieties and enhancing existing ones. read more

The harvest of the famous Grenoble walnut began on September 23rd. Nathalie Gaillard, coordinator of CING, gives us the first details of the campaign. "This year will be neither exceptional nor catastrophic," According to Nathalie Gaillard. read more

This is the lowest quantity in the past ten years. Meanwhile, more and more imports are coming into the country from Romania and Ukraine, while Hungary's export potential has shrunk by one-fifth. In 2013, walnuts were grown on an area of 5,800 hectares, while the area... read more

Walnuts were the highest valued crop in Butte County, California, last year, surpassing almonds, which typically lead by gross value. The county has over 20,600 hectares of walnuts in production. According to the Butte County Department of Agriculture's annual crop and livestock report, walnuts. read more

The 21st Walnut Day, an iconic event of New Factor SpA, shines a spotlight on the Romagna Walnut supply chain, a local excellence and a symbol of sustainability. The backdrop for the event is the walnut groves of the San Martino Agricultural Company in Forlì, transformed for a day into a. read more

Georgia's 2025 almond and walnut harvests are expected to be similar to last year's levels, with only slight variations, as reported by the Almond and Walnut Producers Association. Association representative Levan Kvariani mentioned to BM.GE that the almond harvest is projected to reach 3,500 tons, with most farmers... read more

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The latest projections from the USDA for 2025 indicate that there will be higher production levels for apples, pears, walnuts, and grapes. On the other hand, lower yields are expected for peaches, cranberries, and table olives. California's table grape production is forecasted to remain the same as last year, while Washington's apple harvest is anticipated to reach a record-breaking 8 billion. read more

In Marketing Year (MY) 2025/26, walnut production in Chile is projected to reach 150,500 metric tons (MT), which represents a 1.3% decrease compared to the 152,500 MT recorded in MY 2024/25. This reduction is primarily due to a decrease in the planted area, which is expected to be 43,500 hectares, down by 1.1% compared to the previous year. read more

India remains a major importer of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios due to strong domestic demand and limited local production. While almonds and walnuts are produced domestically, pistachios are not grown on a commercial scale. Imports of all three nuts are projected to rise in the marketing year. read more

Ukraine's walnut production for marketing year (MY) 2025/26 is forecasted to be 100,500 metric tons (MT), which is consistent with the previous estimate. The decline in household production is due to the cutting down of older trees, while industrial areas are also contracting as a result of limited investment during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. read more

On September 17th, the Mazurkas Conference Center in Warsaw will host the 19th edition of Fresh Market, the most important B2B event for the fresh fruit and vegetable sector in Central and Eastern Europe. read more

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