About Walnuts
Buying Tips
California walnuts are harvested late August through November and then stored in cold storage to maintain freshness. Walnut handlers shell walnuts as needed throughout the year to fill orders from retailers globally. Keeping walnuts cold and in-shell as long as possible ensures that consumers will receive high-quality, fresh-tasting California walnuts throughout the year.
In-shell Walnuts
Available in bags and in bulk bins, typically in the produce section. Buy for holiday decorating, festive snacking, and for social after-meal cracking sessions. Most readily available during the fall and winter months, so if you like to have in-shell walnuts on hand throughout the year, be sure to stock up in the fall!
Shelled Walnuts
Available in bags and in bulk bins. Look for them in the produce section, snacking and baking aisles at your local supermarket. Sold as halves, halves and pieces, pieces and chopped, among other forms. Shelled walnuts are available in supermarkets and club stores year-round.
