date:Dec 21, 2012
t trees to California growers in 2012 were 11,310 acres.
Demand for walnuts has increased over the last few years, as increasing research into the health benefits of the nut piques consumer interest, noted Dennis Balint, CEO of the California Walnut Commission.
Demand is very strong right now, he said on Dec. 3. You can't overlook the fact that a lot of health research has been done on walnuts, and our market research shows that that's an important factor in choosing walnuts.
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