Nuts Buyers Guide: Product Origins

We are proud to source, grow and produce nuts that are good for the environment, consumers and farmers.

Whatever format you need, from whole nuts, nut butters, paste, flour or oil—we've got it. Nuts by ofi produces nut ingredients to extremely high standards for use across the food & beverage industry and beyond. 

Now our products are available for customers to purchase online. Our team of dedicated, trusted advisors can provide insights and recommendations for your new or existing formulations. We make shopping online for nuts in bulk a seamless experience.

Cashews

One of the best documents we found which explains the category of cashews is by nutfruit.org (INC) and can be ready on the link below. https://www.nutfruit.org/files/tech/1548321932_Cashew_Tech_Kit_English_Final.pdf

It explains where cashews are grown and how they are used. It also gives the classification of the grades.

 

Some of the grades available on OlamNuts.com are:

Another interesting document that explains cashews is from the UNCTAD (united nations conference on trade & development) link given here

https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/ditccom2020d1_en.pdf

Raw cashew nuts (RCN) can be understood from the link given at the link here:

https://www.nitidae.org/files/7731a09d/technical_manual_kor_draft1_lowdef.pdf

Almonds

Nuts by ofi is one of world's largest growers of almonds, with orchards in Australia and California. We also buy from other trusted growers to deliver year-round fresh almonds to customers around the world. Our broad range of bulk almonds, come in a variety of shapes, sizes and granulations, which are perfectly suited for your production needs. From raw almonds to almond flour and even almond butter, we offer an extensive inventory of products backed by eco-friendly regulations.

Buyers interested in purchasing bulk almonds, should take the time to read the Almonds Almanac published by the Almond Board of California.

“The Almond Almanac is an annual year-end report that provides a glimpse into what makes up the California almond growing and processing community. Published on a crop-year basis (August 1 to July 31), the report provides a compilation of industry statistics, including production, shipment and consumption numbers. It also provides a comprehensive overview of the Almond Board's programs."

Other resources buyers should utilize when buying almonds:

Pistachios

Grades of pistachios are explained in the below link

https://americanpistachios.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/APG-US-Standards-for-Grades-of-Pistachio-Nuts_Brochure_AUG-26-15.zip_.pdf

 

Pistachio’s trade is well understood by looking at the shipment numbers of US pistachios from the below given link. It also gives the carry over numbers for each crop year.

https://acpistachios.org/industry-resources/shipment-reports/

 

Also the following link explains the pistachios grown globally

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/news/detail/global-statistical-review-pistachios

 

Some of the popular heath claims is given on the below link

https://www.nutfruit.org/consumers/about-nuts/pistachio

& Also, on

https://americanpistachios.org/nutrition-and-health/complete-protein

https://americanpistachios.org/about-us/pistachio-power-unshelled/press-releases/study-shows-pistachios-may-be-helpful-weight-loss

Grades of pistachios are explained in the below link

https://americanpistachios.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/APG-US-Standards-for-Grades-of-Pistachio-Nuts_Brochure_AUG-26-15.zip_.pdf

 

Pistachio’s trade is well understood by looking at the shipment numbers of US pistachios from the below given link. It also gives the carry over numbers for each crop year.

https://acpistachios.org/industry-resources/shipment-reports/

 

Also the following link explains the pistachios grown globally

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/news/detail/global-statistical-review-pistachios

 

Some of the popular heath claims is given on the below link

https://www.nutfruit.org/consumers/about-nuts/pistachio

& Also, on

https://americanpistachios.org/nutrition-and-health/complete-protein

https://americanpistachios.org/about-us/pistachio-power-unshelled/press-releases/study-shows-pistachios-may-be-helpful-weight-loss

Walnuts

Grades of Walnuts are explained in the below link

https://www.californiawalnuts.eu/46/Sizes.htm

&

https://www.nutfruit.org/files/llei/100811.pdf

Walnuts’ trade is well understood by looking at the acreage numbers, and the monthly shipment numbers

https://walnuts.org/walnut-industry/reports/

&

https://walnuts.org/walnut-industry/reports/list/category/monthly-shipment-reports/

Also, the following link explains the Walnuts grown globally

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/news/detail/global-statistical-review-walnuts

Grades of Walnuts are explained in the below link

https://www.californiawalnuts.eu/46/Sizes.htm

&

https://www.nutfruit.org/files/llei/100811.pdf

Walnuts’ trade is well understood by looking at the acreage numbers, and the monthly shipment numbers

https://walnuts.org/walnut-industry/reports/

&

https://walnuts.org/walnut-industry/reports/list/category/monthly-shipment-reports/

Also, the following link explains the Walnuts grown globally

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/news/detail/global-statistical-review-walnuts

 

Some of the popular heath claims is given on the below link

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/publications/inc-magazine/articles/detail/health-benefits-of-walnuts

https://www.nutfruit.org/consumers/about-nuts/walnut

https://www.nutfruit.org/health-professionals/health-research/beneficial-effects-of-walnut-consumption-on-human-health-role-of-micronutrients

 

& Also, the below link gives the size of the Chilian crop  

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/event/2021-trends-of-chilean-walnut-crops

Hazelnuts

Grades of pistachios are explained in the below link

https://americanpistachios.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/APG-US-Standards-for-Grades-of-Pistachio-Nuts_Brochure_AUG-26-15.zip_.pdf

 

Pistachio’s trade is well understood by looking at the shipment numbers of US pistachios from the below given link. It also gives the carry over numbers for each crop year.

https://acpistachios.org/industry-resources/shipment-reports/

 

Also the following link explains the pistachios grown globally

https://www.nutfruit.org/industry/news/detail/global-statistical-review-pistachios

 

Some of the popular heath claims is given on the below link

https://www.nutfruit.org/consumers/about-nuts/pistachio

& Also, on

https://americanpistachios.org/nutrition-and-health/complete-protein

https://americanpistachios.org/about-us/pistachio-power-unshelled/press-releases/study-shows-pistachios-may-be-helpful-weight-loss