2-GPGA 2024 Presentation at Tree Nuts Conference 8.7 revision.pdf

1、US/Georgia Pecan Market Analysis 2024The Georgia Pecan Growers Associationfocuses on the research,marketing and education of Georgia grown pecans domestically and internationally.As the leading state in pecan production,GPGA has been supporting its members and promoting their pecans since 1985.About

2、 GPGARESEARCH MARKETING EDUCATIONGeorgiaNorth Americas long consumption of pecans is shared with Chinas fondness for a similar nut,the hickory nut which is perhaps why US pecans have strong market appeal here.Native to North America(Carya illinoinensis).China has 500 years cultivating hickory nuts(C

3、arya cathayensis).pecans grown in the United States are Western,Desirable,and Stuart.Pecans Long HistoryThere are more than 500 different types of pecans in the US,although the majority ofProducing more than any other statefor 18 consecutive years Early Harvest75%-85%of the production are JumboGeorg

4、iaswarm sun combined with riverbed soilsPlentiful water makes Georgia quality superiorGeorgia The State of PecanWell-established pecan industry with orchards,equipment,processing facilities,and expertiseGeorgia is the BEST pecan growing state in US!But What makes it great?Sources:American Pecan Coun

5、cil (values based on 1 serving size 28grams)The unique mix of unsaturated fats,plant sterols,fiber,and flavonoids all add up to make US pecans a unique superfood choice.Nutrition and Health BenefitsMANGANESEFOR METABOLISM HEALTHANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS UNSATURATED FAT HEART-HEALTHY BENEFITS PLANT BASED

6、PROTEINDIETARY FIBER PHYTONUTRIENTSMIGHTY MINERALSGeorgia has been the Largest pecan producing state in the union,accounting for more than one-third of total US pecan production.(i.e.,108 million pounds)Combined=199 MTX*M=million pounds in shellPecan Production by StateGeorgia NM OKAZ108 M6977095745