Elevating the Pecan Nutrition Message in 2019 and Beyond
The 2018 launch of American Pecans, The Original Supernut brand to consumers was rooted in three core traits of pecans—taste, heritage, and nutrition. There’s a reason for this. Our research has shown that today’s consumers, particularly our target audience of Gen X and Y moms, care about providing their families wholesome, tasty meals using locally-sourced...
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The American Pecan Council Inspires Americans to #PledgePecans This Holiday Season
The end of the year is a time when many of us take a moment to reflect. It has been an eventful year for the American pecan industry. Certainly, it has come with its challenges—in the form of trade wars, hurricanes, and floods. Though familiar trials for the agriculture industry, there is nothing common about...
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The Power of Partnership: Influential Recipe Developers Promote American Pecans
In last month’s issue, we covered the many ways you, as members of the American pecan industry, can use the new American Pecans, The Original Supernut brand—including sharing delicious recipes created through our partnerships with some of the nation’s top food and nutrition influencers. Since well before the consumer-facing campaign officially launched in late April,...
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Putting the American Pecans Brand to Work for You
Much has been shared about the new American Pecans, The Original Supernut consumer brand and marketing campaign in recent months. From national and local news placements to social media advertising to the “Good Morning America” segment, the American Pecan Council has been hard at work promoting the nutrition, versatility and rich history of pecans to...
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A May Treat
Smoky Pecan Dip From Jessie Snyder, Faring Well, through the American Pecan Council Total 30 minutes Ingredients 1 cup fresh pecan halves 3 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 heaping teaspoon smoked hot paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Sea salt, to taste 1/4 to 1/2 cup filtered...
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Dive into Spring with Fresh Recipes
Classic Chicken Salad with Pecans From the American Pecan Council Total 40 minutes Ingredients 6 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth 3 large celery stalks, divided 1 onion, peeled and cut into 4 pieces 1/8 teaspoon pepper, plus additional to taste 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast (see recipe notes) 3/4 cup toasted...
Read moreTime for a Snack, Time for Pecans
Try this easy and healthy afternoon snack from American Pecan for when the kids and grandkids come home from school or for you after a long day of work. These pecan granola bars are healthy, delicious and something everyone will love!
Read morePecan Federal Marketing Order Industry Guidance for Collecting Assessments in Year One
Ballots have been mailed and elections are underway to fill the grower and handler seats for the American Pecan Council. Once seated, the Council’s first priority will be to develop a budget and set the assessment rate for the 2016-17 crop year. However, this important planning and budgeting phase is not expected to be complete...
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