CentralValleyFood

Food and Drink: From the Farm to the Fork.

Eating, drinking, food history, agriculture, the business of food, farming, innovation and more.

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

"Specialty crops have always defined California’s agricultural economy. Agave has the potential to join that story. It just needs the supporting cast – processing infrastructure, buyer networks, research and market development – to catch up with the promise." #Agave

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

Innovators are working hard to build the next new specialty crop - and an entire new industry - in California.

Agave's Moment in California Agriculture. https://t.co/h8FNN1KXDm

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

California Leads in Agriculture But Can It Stay on Top? https://t.co/p5vlo8MhmW

[Food & Wine @foodandwine]

Broccoli and eggs go together like breakfast and coffee. Get the recipe: https://t.co/xPIeDTluKF

[just-food.com @just_food]

Is @Kraft Heinz setting the tone for other US food manufacturers? Just Food columnist @VictorMartino01 takes a look.

Kraft Heinz and the structural reckoning facing legacy CPG https://t.co/H3IdfciBq9

[Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong]

Pistachios pack real prebiotic force. Their fiber feeds beneficial gut microbes -especially butyrate-producing bacteria and the shift shows up in studies.

New data shows pistachios outperform almonds in "tilting" the microbiome toward a healthy balance. They are a prebiotic powerhouse that specifically boosts butyrate production, the holy grail of gut metabolites.

How to apply this:

✅ Daily Dose: 3 ounces (~147 kernels).
✅ Visual Guide: 1.5 to 2 handfuls (in-shell).
✅ The Benefit: Measurable shift in beneficial gut microbes in just weeks.

Stop snacking aimlessly. Start feeding the bacteria that protect your gut health.

#GutHealth
#Prebiotics

[The Mediterranean Diet @themedplan]

Spices aren’t just for flavor—they’re powerful tools for better health 🌿✨ In a Mediterranean diet, herbs and spices help enhance meals naturally while supporting digestion, metabolism, and overall wellness. Adding a variety of spices daily can elevate both taste and nutrition without extra calories. 👉 Check the image for more insights! 🥗 #MediterraneanDiet #HealthyLiving #Superfoods

[Food & Wine @foodandwine]

Ever wonder why sourdough tastes so complex? https://t.co/tWl1J1e5XK

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

Will a big new federal government investment fast-track regenerative agriculture?

Regenerative Agriculture Moves Into the U.S. Spotlight. https://t.co/MB7vKzvnls

[Victor Martino @VictorMartino01]

Have we reached the end of canned fruit? https://t.co/LHsmolhMLK via @just_food

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

California’s specialty crop sector is not shrinking. It’s recalibrating!

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

How Almonds, Pistachios, Walnuts and Agave Reflect the New Economics of California Agriculture.

The New Face of Specialty Crops in California. https://t.co/byffKC3as3

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

Five big challenges are shaping the future of California agriculture. For farmers, policy makers and anyone who eats, these trends demand attention.

Five Big Issues That Could Define California Agriculture in 2026. https://t.co/yKtQ0O88SE

[The Food Institute @FoodInstitute]

From protein coffee to popcorn, “protein maxing” is everywhere—but some experts warn it may be overhyped or even risky.

Has the food industry gone too far with protein? Share your thoughts.

Full story: https://t.co/kXifTShs8O

#FoodIndustry #CPG #FoodTrends #FoodInnovation

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

"The shutdown of the massive Modesto, California Del Monte Foods’ plant is a clear example. Facilities of its scale are not easily replaced, and in many cases are not replaced at all."

The structural decline of the canned fruit industry. https://t.co/Ncpti1lb8A via @just_food

[NRCS-California @NRCSCalifornia]

3/4 of the world’s
flowering plants depend on
pollinators to reproduce.
Most fruit, vegetable, & seed crops—&
other plants that provide fiber, medicines, &
fuel—are pollinated by animals. Some scientists
estimate that 1 out of every 3 bites of food
we... https://t.co/CN80F15ghS

[Westside Farmer @JoeDelBosque]

Cantaloupes don’t grow on your grocery shelf. They’re planted and picked by hardworking folks like these, and we appreciate them at ⁦@DelBosqueFarms⁩. #FarmworkerDay

[CentralValleyFood @CVFood]

Five big challenges are shaping the future of California agriculture. For farmers, policy makers and anyone who eats, these trends demand attention.

Five Big Issues That Could Define California Agriculture in 2026. https://t.co/yKtQ0O88SE

[Dr. Uma Naidoo @DrUmaNaidoo]

One of the reasons I love EVOO is how easy it is to incorporate into everyday meals. It makes the perfect base for a simple dressing or marinade—just combine it with citrus, a pinch of salt, and your favorite herbs or spices. 🫒

[Sierra Valley Almonds @SierraAlmonds]

Central #California and #almonds go together like peas and carrots because almonds need hot weather and cool winters to grow! As we all know, the Central Valley only has two seasons: summer and winter! #myjobdependsonag #mjdoa https://t.co/wXtlbSBDYT

[AccuWeather @accuweather]

A superbloom of wildflowers is underway at Carrizo Plain National Monument in San Luis Obispo County, California 🌼🌼

[Victor Martino @VictorMartino01]

"In prioritising efficiency, scale and margin expansion over brand reinvention, portfolio evolution and long-term consumer relevance, Kraft Heinz exposed vulnerabilities that now confront much of 'Big Food.'”