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Pistachios are in high demand as it reaches popularity among social media influencers

April 24, 2025 01:42 PM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough
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Pistachio harvest is expected to be the largest ever this growing season, but they are in high demand.

Pistachio popularity has been largely driven by a demand for “Dubai Chocolate.” Some even believe the dessert’s craze has sparked a shortage in pistachio supplies, according to the Financial Times.

Dubai Chocolate is a take on the cocoa-based classic, but with a twist. The chocolate is filled with a pistachio paste and kadayif mixture, resulting in a crunchy and sweet treat. It originates from the Middle East and gained popularity amongst influencers on TikTok.

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As the U.S. pistachio harvest season approaches and anticipates what it expects to be an impressive harvest, a managing partner at Meridian Growers says most pistachio processors are most likely at 90 percent sold right now.

Story via Financial Times

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