Quality Assurance And Sustainability
California Walnut Industry Sustainability Statement
Sustainability for the California Walnut industry must be economically viable for walnut growers to follow environmentally responsible practices and be socially acceptable by improving quality of life for growers, neighbors, consumers and the public. The goal is to maintain the industry’s reputation for selling high quality, safe, and nutritious walnuts. The California Walnut industry’s sustainability project focuses on integrated pest management, energy efficiency, water quality, air quality, nutrient efficiency, and food safety. The walnut industry can demonstrate substantial improvement in these areas. There has been a reduction in pesticide use, improvements in energy efficiency in walnut drying, and improvement of surface water quality. This includes improving nutrient and irrigation efficiency to improve water quality.
Quality Assurance and Food Safety
The walnut industry has had an exceptional track record for food safety for over a century. Today’s growers and handlers are continuing that legacy with proactive ways to minimize any potential food safety problems with voluntary GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) inspections and GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) certifications. Food Safety is critically important to the California Walnut Industry. California Walnuts are grown and processed under strict quality control standards in order to deliver a high quality product year round.
Best Practices Guide to Maintaining Freshness
Learn how to: influence walnut quality and shelf life by three general factors; prevent oxidation/rancidity; maintain freshness, from transport to shopper touch points.
