JUNE 2017
IN THIS ISSUE July Annual Membership Luncheon Meet Our Growers, The Wylie Family New Pistachio Research Men’s Health Month New Book about Pistachios Released in Spain APG’s New French Health Nut Spokesperson Tradeshows and Nutrition Conferences in China
USITC Renders Affirmative Determination in Five -Year (Sunset) Review of Antidumping Duty Order against U.S. Imports of Raw Inshell Pistachios from Iran The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined June 1, 2017, by a unanimous vote (5-0), that revoking the U.S. antidumping duty order on imports of raw inshell pistachios from Iran would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury to the U.S. pistachio industry within a reasonably foreseeable time. The U.S. antidumping duty order on imports of raw inshell pistachios from Iran will therefore remain in place. The antidumping duty order was first imposed by the United States in 1986 as the result of a successful petition filed by U.S. pistachio growers and processors. The order, which imposes special import duties of 241.14 percent on U.S. imports of Iranian pistachios, has been instrumental in allowing the U.S. industry to thrive since that time. Dumping is the practice of selling goods in export markets for prices that are lower than in the producer's home market or below the cost of production. International law provides for antidumping duties to remedy such behavior when it threatens or causes material injury to producers in the export market. Orders imposing such duties must be reviewed periodically to determine whether they continue to be justified. Generally, such "sunset" reviews are conducted every five years but, under U.S. law, the time during which imports are prohibited by a trade embargo are not counted. This was the second "sunset" review of the pistachio order against Iran since 1986. The reasoning behind this current decision will not be known until June 25, when the USITC will release its full report. American Pistachio Growers is pleased the commissioners’ votes maintain the existing tariffs on imported product. American Pistachio Growers Executive Director Richard Matoian stated, “We are pleased with this decision. We provided the necessary evidence to uphold our belief that the American pistachio industry would be harmed by imported products from Iran, and today the Commission, with its vote, has agreed with our position.�
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON Friday, July 28, 2017 Visalia Convention Center
303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291
11:30 am
APG booths, which highlight our various marketing programs from nutrition to social media to our APG leadership program LeadOn, membership, APG wear and more, will be set up throughout the conference center. APG’s staff will be on hand to talk about what’s happening with American Pistachio Growers.
12:00 pm
Luncheon with presentations featuring Victor Hanson. Victor Davis Hanson is a noted historian and social critic whose philosophies are rooted in classicism. An author, contributing editor and professor, Victor Davis Hanson writes a world affairs column syndicated by Tribune Media Services. He is also a commentator on social trends related to farming and agrarianism. Victor is a fifth-generation farmer, who grows almonds on a family farm in Selma, California, where he resides.
2:00 pm
All are welcomed to attend the board meeting in the Sequoia room at 2:00 pm
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Meet Our American Pistachio Growers American pistachios are grown by first-, second-, and third-generation farmers—some of which emigrated from other countries. These farmers settled in California, Arizona and New Mexico—areas where the climate and soil is ideal for pistachios. No matter if they are immigrants or home-grown, American Pistachio Growers contribute to their communities and work diligently toward a sustainable future in farming. To learn more about our growers, visit AmericanPistachios.org/meet-our-growers.
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If your family would like to be featured on our website please contact Stephanie Ortiz at SOrtiz@AmericanPistachios.org or call 559-475-0435.
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Introducing the Wylie Family
The Wylie brothers, Craig and Chris, have farmed pistachios since the 1970s, in the Central Valley. Craig and Chris, along with their younger brother, Kevin, were first introduced to pistachios when they worked with pistachio pioneer, Bob Petersen, budding trees all over California. Their sons, Justin, Chase and Ryan have spent the past ten-plus years carrying on the family business. The members of the younger generation all have many memories of their fathers working from sun up to sun down. Chris Wylie and his son Ryan manage Agri-World Cooperative, a 3,200-acre pistachio ranch in Madera. Chris has now passed the 40-year mark with Agri-World and has been an integral part of its development. Ryan joined him, with an Ag Business and Economics degree and several years of experience with Nichols Farming organization. Agri-World has worked closely with University of California researchers for many years. Justin and Chase work alongside their father, Craig, managing and farming the family ranch as well as developing their ranch-management business and helping other farmers. Both brothers actively invest their time in ensuring growth in the pistachio industry. Both participated and graduated from American Pistachio Growers leadership program, LeadOn.
According to Justin, While in the program, I quickly learned how important it is for growers to become advocates, if not activists, in our field. The LeadOn program showed me that it’s not enough to just go to work every day. Now I am eager to play an active role in determining our future as California farmers.
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Justin currently serves on the American Pistachio Grower Board of Directors.
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NUTRITION
New Research Highlights Pistachios’ Multiple Health Benefits Results of several studies highlight the many health benefits of eating nutritious pistachios. These studies appeared recently in peer–reviewed journals and were presented at the Experimental Biology Conference in Chicago, by the Polyphenol and Health Research Interest Group (PhenHRIG): Researchers discovered that in subjects with pre-diabetes, who consumed pistachios, the makeup of their urine changed. Urine typically reflects the breakdown of our diet as well as waste from other internal processes. These changes were in the direction previously observed in studies on the beneficial effect of pistachio consumption on insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.i When healthy college-age women ate pistachios, providing an additional 20 percent of energy, there was no effect on weight gain or change in body fat, blood lipids or blood pressure. There was no interference in the absorption of dietary iron or zinc. Nutrient intake was significantly improved with the consumption of pistachios.ii Polyphenols, micronutrients with antioxidant properties in raw and roasted salted pistachios, inhibited damage to cell cultures by oxidation in experiments, showed protection against acute inflammation and lowered markers of inflammation in animals.iii In an animal model with diabetes, researchers discovered that the antioxidant properties of raw and roasted salted pistachio polyphenols might help improve the inflammatory process associated with reperfusion injury. Reperfusion injury is the free radical damage to the heart that can occur when blood flow is restored after a heart attack. The data contribute to a better understanding of the benefits associated with pistachio consumption.iv
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In an animal study, pistachio consumption alone or mixed with other nuts significantly decreased triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, oxidative stress, and increased total antioxidant capacity compared to the control group not consuming nuts.v Consumption of nuts (pistachios, walnuts, almonds) increased some parameters of brain wellness (neuroelectrical activity, EEG brain state function modulation).vi Hernandez-Alonso P, Canueto D, Giardina S, Salas-Salvado J, Canellas N, Correig X and Bullo M., Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry 45 (2017). Burns-Whitmore B, Bushnell AH, Towne AH, Roy S, Hall LM, Food Nutri J: 2017 iii Paterniti I, Impellizzeri D, Cordaro M, Siracus R, Bisignano C, Gugliandolo E, Carughi A, Esposito E, Mandalari G, Nutrition 2017 iv Paola RA, Fusco R, Gugliandolo E, Coampolo M, Carughi A, Mandalari G, Cuaaocrea S, FASEB J April 2017 v Groven SL, Corwin C, Marx A et al., FASEB J April 2017. vi Berk L, Lohman, Bains G et al., FASEB J April 2017. i
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Nuts and Colon Cancer An overall healthy diet that includes nuts and regular exercise might improve the chances of survival in patients with colon cancer, according to two new studies. A seven-year study included over 800 people who had been treated for stage 3 colon cancer and had consumed at least 2 ounces of nuts (pistachios, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, and walnuts) a week. The study showed a 42 percent reduced chance of their cancer coming back and a 57 percent lower risk of dying from the disease. Stage 3 means the cancer may have spread to surrounding tissues, but hasn’t spread to distant organs. Tree nuts contain high amounts of healthy fatty acids, fiber and flavonoids. Other nut studies have linked nut consumption to healthier blood sugar and insulin levels, which researchers think could decrease the risk for colon cancer. A second study found that colon cancer survivors with the highest healthy lifestyle scores of eating right, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight had a 42 percent lower risk of death than those who did not eat right, exercise and maintain a healthy weight.
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According to the president-elect of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Dr. Bruce Johnson, Diet and lifestyle can influence the risk of cancer returning, and can help you live longer. Once you get cancer, it’s not too late to adopt [a good diet and lifestyle].
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MEN’S HEAL APG celebrated Men’s Health Month with a satellite media tour featuring three-time Olympian, Merrill Moses, and Becci Twombley, RD, to promote the health benefits of pistachios for heart health, aging (weight management and building of muscle tissue) and post-exercise recovery as it pertains to men. APG ambassador and “Health Nut” spokesperson Merrill Moses, a retired member of the USA Men’s Olympic water polo team, shared his daily diet strategy, which included pistachios, for staying Olympian strong as he trained six days a week for six to eight hours a day and competed in the 2016 Olympics while turning 40 years old. Pistachios are the official snack of the USA Water Polo Team.
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According to Merrill, Any professional athlete will tell you that you get out of your body what you put into your body. Proper nutrition is just as important, if not more so, as training. Food not only serves as fuel but also can aid in recovery, which is essential in my game. Thrashing around in the water nonstop for one hour is the ultimate challenge, and that’s where pistachios come into play. They’re packed with protein, potassium and other nutrients that help replenish the body, after intense exercise, and promote muscle recovery.
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Becci Twombley shared five nutrient-rich, low-calorie foods, which included pistachios, that anyone looking to improve his health should include in a diet. Becci is the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Southern California (USC). The sports
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MERRILL MOSES
LTH MONTH nutrition department at USC has gained nationwide recognition due to the priority the athletic department has placed on fueling athletes to optimize recovery. Becci also serves as the sports nutrition consultant to the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball Team. Her mission is to fuel every cell in every athlete’s body with nutrient power foods such as pistachios so that training is more efficient, career longevity is maximized, and performance is optimized. The satellite media tour was broadcasted on television morning news and lifestyle programs, and online news sites in 17 markets including Bakersfield, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Columbus, Tampa, San Antonio and Minneapolis among others. As a result, 160+ million consumers viewed or heard our men’s health message. Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year in June. The purpose is to heighten awareness of preventative health measures and encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. To view a video clip from the satellite media tour, click here.
BECCI TWOMBLEY, R.D.
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PISTACHIOS: IDEAS TO DISCOVER AND FEEL GOOD In her new book, PISTACHIOS: 49 Ideas to Discover and Feel Good, Dr. Magda Carlas dispels the myths and misconceptions about nuts and provides the key to the world of quality foods and healthy habits with pistachios. This is much more than a traditional recipe book. It is the first book to address pistachios from a nutritional and gastronomic perspective in Spain. The author challenges cooks to create delicious foods with nutritious ingredients such as pistachios. Forty-nine is a play on the number of nuts in a one-ounce nutritious serving of pistachios. Each of the 49 ideas targets a healthy and balanced diet and includes their nutritional values. The ideas are grouped into three chapters: Dr. Magda Carlas’ recommendation (why pistachios?); Pistachio benefits for active lifestyles (weight control, heart health, cholesterol, diabetes, etc.); Easy-to-make recipes with pistachios (in less than 30 minutes) that include the number of calories and the nutritional breakdown. The book is now available in bookstores across Spain.
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JOURNALIST EVENTS WITH
DR. MAGDA CARLAS APG held journalist events in Barcelona and Madrid to introduce Dr. Carlas’ new book, PISTACHIOS: 49 Ideas to Discover and Feel Good, to national media outlets. Dr. Carlas spoke about the health benefits of pistachios and their versatility as an ingredient, while the journalists sampled recipes from her book. Twenty-nine journalists, representing Spain’s most popular health, fitness and lifestyle publications attended the event, which resulted in more than 3 million consumers learning about our new book.
Dr. Magda Carlas Magda Carlas has a doctorate in medicine and surgery and a master's degree in food sciences. She is associated with the Nutrition Department of the Eugin Clinic in Barcelona. She is a regular contributor to La Vanguardia, where she began as a special gastronomic critic, as well as other publications such as Body Mind, Integral and Cosmopolitan. She is also a commentator for several radio and television shows in Spain. Her more than 13 published books include: Healthy Capricho; Now It's Up to You; Take Off Your Weight; Survive the Daily Restaurant Menu; and 12 Dinners to Feel Better. She is also a regular lecturer and adviser to various food companies and restaurants, as well as the sports group, DIR in Spain.
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Meet Fathi Bendjebbour
APG’s French “Health Nut” Spokesperson Fathi Bendjebbour, a former French professional handball player, decided to change his eating and exercise habits when his friends challenged him to run the 20km de Paris. According to Fathi, “When my career as a handball player ended, I got a sedentary job and quickly gained 45 pounds. So when my friends challenged me to run the 20km de Paris, I had some work to do. Along with training, I changed my eating habits and included healthful snacking. Today I’m lighter and stronger, and crossing the finish line is no longer a challenge.” Fathi Bendjebbour is APG’s “Health Nut” spokesperson in France. His story is highlighted in our global “Health Nut” advertising campaign in France. His full-page ad, along with APG’s other “Health Nut” ads that include real people who have achieved their health and fitness goals while including pistachios as part of a healthy diet, appear in the most popular health and fitness publications in the United States, Europe and China. All the ads point to the “Health Nut” page of our APG websites around the world, where site visitors can read more about our “real people” stories. Read more …
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CONFERENCES & TRADESHOWS
Oriental Congress of Endocrinology and Diabetes in Shanghai
APG sponsored a presentation at the 10th Oriental Congress of Endocrinology and Diabetes, held on April 21-22, 2017, with Dr. Ge Sheng, APG’s nutritionist spokesperson in China. Dr. Ge Sheng delivered a lecture on the findings of research that measured the effects of pistachio consumption on postprandial blood glucose response in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Details of the study were shared, including the subject qualification, experiment procedure and result analysis. The effects of pistachio intake on blood sugar control, weight control and heart health were also shared. More than 150 nutrition experts representing famous endocrine and diabetes fields attended the conference. The Society of Endocrinology and the Society of Diabetes of Shanghai Medical Association jointly organize the Oriental Conference of Endocrinology and Diabetes (OCED). Their mission: Enhance the understanding of the basic research and clinical practice of endocrine metabolism and diabetes among endocrine and metabolic professionals.
China Nuts, Ingredients and Packaging Machinery Tradeshow
APG exhibited at the 11th China Nuts, Ingredients and Packaging Machinery tradeshow in Hefei, China, from April 14-16, 2017. The largest food and hospitality tradeshow in China, this event provided the opportunity to promote American pistachios to key tree-nut traders and buyers and to build relationships with the influential National Tree Nut and Roasted Products Association for future partnerships. APG collected the contact information of 42 trade professionals who expressed an interest in future marketing opportunities. Along with the tradeshow, APG also attended business dinners with key traders under the coordination of the Agricultural Trade Office in Shanghai and the National Tree Nut and Roasted Products Association. The China Nuts, Ingredients and Packaging Machinery exhibition is the largest food and hospitality tradeshow in Hefei, China. The show attracts buyers and traders from 21 countries and regions.
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