Iran's pistachio preeminence in jeopardy

Posted By P.J. Aroon Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 1:43 PM Share

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Pistachio farmers in Iran are going nuts: Colder-than-normal weather has harmed this year's crop, whose harvest could end up being 75 percent lower than last year's. If so, the United States could dethrone Iran from its proud position of being the world's top producer of pistachios.

There's reason for Iranian optimism, though: If Mother Nature cooperates, the Islamic Republic could reclaim the top spot next year. Plus, Iranian farmers say their pistachios taste the best.

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2:32 PM ET

October 9, 2008

Damn right

Iran's pistachios are by far the best in the world. I don't ever touch the American ones. My paternal aunts bring huge bags full of 'em every time they come visit :-)

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