California Walnut Commission

About

Company description

More than 250 years ago, walnuts were introduced to California where they thrive in the ideal mediterranean-style climate and rich, fertile soils. Today, more than 99% of walnuts grown in the USA come from California where the California Walnut Commission (CWC) represents more than 3,700 California walnut growers, of which many are multi-generational family farms, and approximately 70 handlers. California walnuts deliver excellent quality and nutritional value for consumers worldwide to enjoy year-round. The CWC conducts programs in support of market development to increase the usage and consumption of California walnuts through broad-based marketing activities in addition to supporting scientific nutrition research on the consumption of walnuts.

Quick facts

Sales markets	Africa; Asia; Australia; Central/South America; Eastern Europe; Middle East; North America; Western Europe
Primary business activity	Government /Pavilion Organiser /Trade Association
Affiliated categories:	Meat replacer \|Walnut oil \|Walnuts More

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17 nov 2026

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Our Top products

In-shell California walnuts

Walnuts with a perfect shell are predetermined to be sold as in-shell walnuts. These are sized as jumbo, large, medium or baby according to USDA standards.

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Shelled California Walnuts: Halves (USDA Standard Size)

California shelled walnuts are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Descriptions and size tolerances are based on the USDA Standards for Grades of Shelled Walnuts.

Description: Lot consists of 85% or more (by weight) of half kernels, with the remainder three-fourths ...

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Shelled California Walnuts: Pieces and Halves (USDA Standard Size)

California shelled walnuts are available in a variety of sizes and colors. Descriptions and size tolerances are based on the USDA Standards for Grades of Shelled Walnuts.

Description: Lot consists of 20% or more (by weight) of half kernels.

USDA Size Tolerances: No more...

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News about California Walnut Commission

12 Oct 2021

Health Research Alert: How Eating Walnuts Daily Can Help Manage Cholesterol in Older Adult

Effects of walnut consumption for 2 years on blood lipids and lipoprotein subclasses among healthy elders: Findings from the Walnuts and Healthy Aging (WAHA) randomized controlled trial.