American Pistachio Growers

American Pistachio Growers is a trade association representing pistachio farmers and processors in California, Arizona, and New Mexico, the three states that account for the entirety of commercial pistachio production in the United States. The organization, based in Fresno, California, conducts international marketing campaigns to promote American-grown pistachios in export markets including China, the European Union, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where over sixty percent of the American pistachio crop is shipped each harvest season. The website provides comprehensive nutritional information about pistachios, highlighting their complete protein profile containing all nine essential amino acids, high antioxidant content, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Recipe sections offer culinary inspiration ranging from snacks and desserts to savory main dishes incorporating pistachios in various world cuisines. For international food importers, the association provides trade resources including crop forecast data, quality grading standards, shipping logistics guidance, and connections to licensed pistachio exporters and processors in California's Central Valley, where the majority of American pistachio orchards are concentrated.