Much has been made of California’s wildfires recently—and for good reason. There are three fires still burning in or near some of the state’s agricultural regions, having an effect on the state’s crops. Here is a quick update: The Valley Fire in Lake and Napa Counties has consumed more than
On August 20, GoldRiver Orchards received official notification that it had won its sixth consecutive Pinnacle Award, given by the American Society for Food Safety and Quality for exceptional performance during the previous crop year, which runs from September-August. During the recently-completed 2014-15 Crop Year, GoldRiver Orchards achieved a minimum
The length and severity of the drought in California—now in its fourth year—are unprecedented. California began keeping weather records in 1851, just one year after it was admitted to the Union as the 31st state. In the 164 year history of California’s official weather records, this is the most severe
This year marks the fourth consecutive year that GoldRiver Orchards has earned the coveted Pinnacle Award for Food Safety. DFA of California’s Pinnacle Club was created to recognize members who strive to achieve food safety. Each year DFA performs 3 unannounced audits. For a facility to reach the Pinnacle Club
The design is approved, permits have been issued and construction contracts are signed. Last month marked the ground breaking for the new GoldRiver Orchards processing plant, to be located about two miles east of Escalon, CA on Highway 120. The facility when completed, will double the company’s existing walnut processing
In 1912 Perry Franklin Barton established his 131 acre ranch along the banks of the Stanislaus River just outside the town of Escalon, California. Last Saturday the Barton family returned to the original site where Perry planted the first walnut trees to celebrate 100 years of rich family history… along
GoldRiver Orchards has once again received an Excellent rating from the American Council for Food Safety and Quality, which conducts three unannounced plant audits annually. The ACFSQ utilizes a checklist which follows the standards established under the new Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011, which was signed into law by
During this time of year when diet and exercise are a top priority, more and more people are grabbing a handful of walnuts. According to new research published in Food and Function, researchers from The University of Scranton in Scranton, Pa., compared the amount of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols in
The Independent Handlers Coalition today released its official Subjective Forecast on the 2011 California Walnut Crop at 523,000 tons. This would represent a 4.4% increase from the 2010 crop of 501,000 tons. Handlers believe that growing conditions thus far have been nearly ideal, with moderate summertime temperatures. Nut size will