The nation’s second-largest pistachio grower and processor is expanding its operations in Northern California.
Setton Pistachio announced on Tuesday that it is opening a new pistachio processing facility in Zamora, a small unincorporated community in Yolo County.
The big picture: The new Zamora facility will be up and running for the 2025 harvest, which Setton expects to be its largest ever.
- With around 14,000 bearing acres of pistachios in Northern California, grower partners will have reduced travel times and lower transportation costs to reach Setton’s facility.
- Further, Setton also recently acquired Deer Creek Pistachio in Terra Bella. That investment increases Setton’s hulling, drying, processing capacity and service capabilities at its main processing plant in Terra Bella, along with the expansion of its Brooklyn facility in Terra Bella.
- All of the new improvements add over 100 million pounds of additional volume for Setton.
What they’re saying: “This expansion reflects the phenomenal momentum we are seeing in the pistachio industry, as trends arise and the benefits of plant-based snacking become more apparent,” said Setton Farms COO Mia Cohen. “As we increase capacity to meet this need, our sustainability efforts continue to be at the forefront, ensuring we support both our growers and our environment.”
