Posted October 26, 2023
The Black Walnut Harvest is going strong!Warm fall weather is about to change, and many more nuts have fallen along withthe leaves. Most hulling stations report stronger activity this week. At this point, nearly 6 million pounds of wild Black Walnuts have been turned in,with 44% from Eastern areas (more than usual). As more nuts […]
Posted October 18, 2023
The Black Walnut Harvest is really “picking up”! The first two weeks of the season were a little slow, as wild nuts stayed on treesthroughout much of the Midwest harvest area. Still, several operators reported goodactivity, especially over the weekend. And with nuts now beginning to fall, we expectthat activity to increase in the next […]
Posted August 31, 2022
Today’s consumers are more focused than ever on combining bold new tastes, variety, healthfulness, and sustainability in their food choices. And the trend is growing. “Variety” for many shoppers means new tastes, positive health benefits, and sustainable production. The younger the demographic, the more important this combined decision matrix becomes. And this is where Black […]
Posted December 6, 2021
The annual Black Walnut Harvest is complete, with a total of over 20 million pounds of wild nuts picked up by thousands of people in 12 states. The pace for the first two weeks was slow, as most nuts stayed on the trees. Then it picked up, even with a little rain in October, but with […]
Posted October 8, 2021
“Nostalgia is like a grammar lesson: You find the present tense, but the past perfect.” – Owens Lee Pomeroy No question that 2021 is a year of tension—and anxiety, uncertainty, and stress. So it’s no wonder people are turning to nostalgia laced comfort foods to find peace and pleasure. In the right measure, nostalgia has […]
Posted January 6, 2020
American Black Walnuts not only provide a rich, earthy flavor, but this unique nut offers many health benefits too. You can easily boost the nutritional profile by adding Black Walnuts to yogurt, oatmeal and salads, or even recipes like fish, chicken or energy bars. Toasted Black Walnuts are a perfect addition to trail mixes or […]
Posted October 21, 2019
Happy National Walnut Day! This day in 1958 marked the first National Walnut Day in history. Each year on this day both varieties of walnuts (English and Black) are promoted for their benefits and differences. Black Walnuts have been around longer than nearly every other American food. As a matter of fact, cooking with Black […]
Posted February 9, 2017
February is American Heart Month. It’s a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can drastically improve your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. It’s a silent killer. Did you know it is also very preventable? Making […]
Posted December 21, 2016
From appetizers to entrees to desserts, we have delicious recipes to help you make an impressive meal. Black Walnuts add a bold, robust flavor and are perfect for your holiday dishes. Black Walnut Cheese Ball Black Walnut Sweet Potato Casserole Black Walnut Wild Rice Cranberry-Orange Relish with Black Walnuts Pork Loin with Black Walnuts Black […]
Posted November 22, 2016
The 2016 Black Walnut Harvest is complete. Buying at most locations ended on November 7, and some hullers continued for a few more days as harvesters brought in any remaining nuts they had picked up. While a few nuts are still coming in to the plant, it looks like we’ll end up with about 21 […]