“APERITIF CHRISTMAS KIT” IN ITALY

American Pistachio Growers celebrated the pistachio harvest by giving away pistachio sample packs at KMJ's 100th anniversary celebration at the Big Fresno Fair. KMJ's 100th Anniversary Party included comedian Paul Rodriguez and the Tower of Power, a rhythm and blues, soul and funk band, who were popular in the '60s and '70s.

American Pistachio Growers threw a pistachio party at the Clovis Farmer's Market in September. Chefs from the Institute of Technology created pistachio dishes including pistachio bark, pistachio cookies and pistachio pie for booth visitors to sample. Several local vendors joined the party by sharing their own pistachio treats.

On October 14, APG exhibited and sponsored a presentation at the Spazio Nutrition Conference in Italy. In his presentation, APG nutrition expert Giorgio Donegani spoke about the role of American pistachios in the Mediterranean Diet and announced the good news that pistachios are an antioxidant powerhouse.