In response to the boon, Wonderful Pistachios has crafted a new animated mascot, Ernie the Elephant, voiced by Mr. Cena and featured in ten mobile-optimized videos that will be aired over the coming months, paired with a series of digital videos starring Mr. Sherman on the health benefits of pistachios.

California Grown Here in the San Joaquin Valley, the warm days and cool nights work in harmony with the region's naturally rich soils to create perfect growing conditions for the perfect snack - nuts that are heart-healthy and a good source of fiber, loved by consumers around the globe.

According to the company, the brand now has 70% market share for pistachios in the US.

Symbolism: In many cultures, pistachios are seen as the symbol of health, happiness, and good luck. They are often given as gifts during holidays and special occasions. In China, they call them the “happy nut”.

Etymology. From Italian pistacchio (1590s), from Latin pistācium (“pistachio”), from Ancient Greek πιστάκιον (pistákion), from πιστάκη (pistákē, “pistachio tree”). Of Iranian origin.

The Wonderful Company main competitors are Constellation Brands, Big Heart Pet Brands, and General Mills. Competitor Summary. See how The Wonderful Company compares to its main competitors: Pizza Hut has the most employees (350,000).

The three top pistachio exporting countries and pistachio producing countries are the United States, Iran, and Turkey, respectively. The figures below show you the largest pistachio producer and exporter countries in 2021-2022.

The United States with 528,000 MT in 2021 has the largest market share (70%). Iran with 135,000 MT and Turkey with 68,000 MT pistachio productions in 2021 are ranked second and third respectively in the market share. The remaining 5% belongs to Syria, Greece, Afghanistan, and other countries.

Best Pistachio Brands

1. Rostaa. If you are looking for a wide variety of pistachios and that too of premium quality, then Rostaa is one of the top pistachio brands.
2. Happilo.
3. Nutty Gritties.
4. Nutraj.
5. Healthy Feast.
6. Wonderland Foods.
7. Farmley Premium.
8. Spicy Cart.

According to some, hearing the cracking of a pistachio's shell is a symbol of luck. In the Middle East this sound is prediction of a good relationship. For this very reason there are couples who meet around pistachio trees in order to hear the blessing crack.

Five fun facts about pistachios Pistachios are the “colourful” nut, owing their green and purple hue to antioxidants. One of the oldest flowering nut trees, humans have eaten pistachio nuts for at least 9,000 years. Among its “kissing cousins” pistachios are related to the mango and the spice sumac.

pistachio, (Pistacia vera), small tree of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae) and its edible seeds, grown in dry lands in warm or temperate climates. The pistachio tree is believed to be indigenous to Iran. It is widely cultivated from Afghanistan to the Mediterranean region and in California.