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Howard variety walnuts are an exciting new addition to the Crain Ranch line of products. This variety offers a delicious flavored kernel in a very large nutshell that holds up well during packing and also looks great in its natural condition. The demand for in-shell Howard walnuts has been phenomenal as consumers try this walnut variety. The Howard variety will be available just before the Hartley variety, giving our customers a choice for their in-shell walnut needs.

 

C. R. Crain & Sons, Inc. is also pleased to present a premium quality poly bag that depicts the Howard variety in photographic quality. Buyers can now choose the premium bag or a standard bag, depending on their packaging needs.

Hartley

Howard

Chandler

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Hartley Production History

Growers and Packers of California Inshell Walnuts


Data from the Walnut Marketing Board, updated 02/13/08.

Hartley Walnuts continue to be the best in-shell walnut variety for customers who require an artificially bleached shell. This variety has the light colored kernel and classic shape that most in-shell customers expect.

Chandler Walnuts have become world famous for their extra light, high quality kernels.  The thin shell of the Chandler variety allows one of the highest kernel yields of any variety.  Chandlers are specially cleaned without bleach and shipped with a natural shell.

Variety

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

% Change 06/07

Ashley

9,129

11,401

10,642

8,982

8,296

9,089

10%

Chandler

91,084

115,251

107,460

138,060

129,153

110,863

-14%

Eureka

6,247

7,108

4,808

3,645

3,099

2,942

-5%

Franquette

8,730

6,051

6,815

5,416

5,857

5,287

-10%

Hartley

67,852

63,290

66,821

69,002

59,594

58,082

-3%

Howard

3,421

5,691

9,713

13,724

21,315

27,926

31%

Payne

9,471

13,302

11,113

10,787

8,799

7,880

-10%

Serr

19,415

33,544

31,234

29,684

26,188

30,746

17%

Tehama

6,605

6,149

5,862

4,447

4,867

4,762

-2%

Tulare

7,284

10,965

15,613

20,418

28,534

25,266

-11%

Vina

29,871

 28,247

29,920

28,407

29,397

23,678

-19%

Other

20,656

23,078

22,747

21,646

19,235

16,561

-14%

Total Tons

279,765

324,077

322,748

354,218

344,334

323,082

-6%