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Creating, maintaining and assessing walnut quality from grower to market

conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 09:55 authored by McNeil, DL, Katherine EvansKatherine Evans, Adem, HH
This paper reviews the factors from growing to retailing that can affect walnut quality and then looks at the walnuts available in three global markets to evaluate how well the above requirements are being fulfilled. The data indicate there are major issues in the distribution of walnuts in some sections of global markets through lack of understanding of what constitutes quality and how to maintain it. There was a strong relationship between age and quality and a weak relationship found between price and quality. It is suggested that if growers wish to achieve high prices there is a need for them to exert greater control over the walnut value chain. To enable growers to achieve the highest value for their walnut products it is necessary for consumers to be presented with walnuts that meet their requirements. It is also necessary that: a) price signals are sent back to growers through the production, distribution, marketing and retail chain to reward delivery of the appropriate quality, and b) all participants are aware of what constitutes quality and how the actions under their control in the chain affect quality.

History

Publication title

Acta Horticulturae

Volume

1050

Editors

J Tian

Pagination

299-303

ISSN

0567-7572

Department/School

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)

Publisher

International Society for Horticultural Science

Place of publication

Belgium

Event title

VII International Walnut Symposium

Event Venue

Taiyuan, China

Date of Event (Start Date)

2013-07-20

Date of Event (End Date)

2013-07-23

Rights statement

Copyright 2014 Acta Horticulturae

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Tree nuts (excl. almonds and macadamias)

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