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  The 2023 World Pistachio Trade Report identifies major pistachio producers, importers, and exporters to detail international trade (including transshipments) and describe trends or unique circumstances. The report's statistics for most countries include calendar years 2014 to 2022. The Administrative Committee for Pistachios (ACP) also provides U.S. export trade statistics. This report is published in the fall of each year because several countries do not release their pistachio trade information until September for the previous year.  
     
  According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, in calendar year 2022, the U.S. pistachio industry exported approximately 623.6 million in-shell equivalent pounds. It imported approximately 3.8 million pounds, some of which may have been of U.S. origin. Imports declined for two years after peaking at 5.5 million pounds in 2020. The export figure is the second record-setting year for American pistachios, with exports to China remaining high and notable increases to Europe and Turkey.  
     
   
     
     
     
 
New laws and regulations are outlined for California businesses to prepare for in 2024. Below are a few noteworthy laws and regulations taking effect on January 1, 2024:
 
Highlights:
 
 
 
   
LABOR LAWS: ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS:
  • Employee Drug Use
  • Employee Safety
  • Sick Leave Policy
  • Minimum Wage
  • Advanced Clean Fleets
  • Plastic Packaging Reform
 
     
     
 
On November 29, 2023, the USDA Announced $300 million for the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP): This new funding source supports eligible projects that enable exporters to break into new markets and increase market share in growing markets. With the recent news that U.S. exports are down with a projected deficit of $30.5 billion for the fiscal year, APG embraces being aggressive in promoting U.S. agriculture worldwide.
 
     
  Close to seventy percent of U.S. pistachios are exported. Consequently, trade policy and export promotion are top of mind for the APG team. Among the federal programs we rely upon is the Market Access Program (MAP), which provides cost-share assistance for export promotion activities.  
     
   
     
     
 
For more information:
Email: info@americanpistachios.org
Call: (559) 475-0435
Stay tuned for more information on speakers, schedule, and other activities.
 
     
     
     
   
 

Are you interested in learning more about the pistachio industry? Becoming a leader in both the industry and APG? Then it's time for you to, "LeadOn!"

 
  The APG Leadership Program, LeadOn, is designed to engage and train the emerging leaders in our industry. The program helps educate and motivate the next generation of leaders who are essential for the continued success of this growing industry.  
     
  Applications for the 2024 APG LeadOn Program will be accepted until March 1, 2024. We encourage APG members to engage in this year-long education and training program. Throughout the program, we cover a variety of topics such as pistachio production, water, food safety, nutrition, leadership, and the legislative and regulatory activities of APG. Participants will receive a firsthand look into how the committees and board operate.  
     
  Deadline to apply is March 1, 2024. For more information about the program, please contact Hannah Doyle at (559) 475-0435 or email info@americanpistachios.org.  
     
   
     
 
ARIZONA
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 1/9/2024 - 1/10/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240109-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 2/27/2024 - 2/28/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240227-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 3/12/2024 - 3/13/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240312-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 4/16/2024 - 4/17/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240416-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 5/21/2024 - 5/22/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240521-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
Remote delivery course | AZ, USA: 6/25/2024 - 6/26/2024
Contact Information: Norman Barnett, Phone: 602-542-0978
Cost: $71; Course #: AZ-240625-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
NEW MEXICO
 
Remote delivery course | NM, USA: 1/30/2024 - 1/31/2024
Contact Information: Robert Silver, Phone: 575-642-5865
Cost: $45 - New Mexico residents verified, $135- out of state residents;
Course #: NM-240130-GRRD - Registration Information
Training Language: English
 
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