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Thomas Davies, Honorary Researcher, Environment Centre, Lancaster University

Can producers keep up with our hunger for pistachios?

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Pistachio production has more than trebled in the last 20 years. In 2024, more than 1.4 million tonnes were produced globally. Their popularity has only increased in the last two years, with a growing status as a trendy, luxury food item.

However, this rise in popularity has come with concerns around the pistachio’s environmental impacts. There are also questions around whether their production can withstand changing climate conditions.

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