We’ve heard before that when it comes to eating peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut products, the research is clear: peanuts improve your health. Tyron Spearman has more fun facts like that provided by the Peanut Institute.
Nutrition Funding Includes Peanut Industry
A new grant is helping to fund nutrition and feeding programs, which does includes the peanut industry. Tyron Spearman has more details.
AL-FL Peanut Trade Show Coming February 22nd
The annual Alabama-Florida Peanut Trade Show will be held February 22, 2023 in Dothan, Alabama. Tyron Spearman has a preview of what to expect from this year’s show.
Discussing Tariff Trade Barriers for U.S. Peanuts
The issue of trade tariffs on U.S. peanuts with the European Union is still a major topic of discussion. Tyron Spearman explains what those in the industry are continuing to work on.
Peanut Growers Urged to Submit Comments to FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a proposed rule to update the definition of the “healthy” claim on food packaging to help improve American diets. The Georgia Peanut Commission and the U.S. Peanut Federation are requesting peanut growers and industry stakeholders to submit comments to ensure the message of the peanut industry is strong and clear for …
Big Events Coming Up for Southeast Peanut Producers
There are a couple of big events coming up over the next few weeks that peanut producers and others across the Southeast may be interested in attending. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Total Shipments of U.S. Peanuts are Down
Latest numbers show the shipments of U.S. peanuts, for an 8-month stretch, are down from the previous year. Tyron Spearman has more details.
Today is National Peanut Butter Day
Today is a day to celebrate as it is National Peanut Butter Day. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, there are actually four men to thank for the invention of the creamy, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today.
Proposed Rule on Nutrition Labeling
A proposed rule has been published concerning nutrition labeling of the word “Healthy”. Tyron Spearman reports how this is of importance to the U.S. peanut industry.
World Peanut Export Totals
Numbers have been released concerning the export of peanuts across the world. Tyron Spearman has a look at the new report.