Pistachios have gone viral; are walnuts next?
- Dubai chocolate, inspired by a Middle Eastern dessert called Knafeh, has become a viral sensation on TikTok, reaching over 124 million views, as noted by creator Maria Vehera .
- Experts warn that the Dubai chocolate trend is causing a global pistachio shortage, leading to a price increase from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound, according to Giles Hacking of CG Hacking.
- California's pistachio supply dropped by up to 20% over the last year, as stated by the Administrative Committee for Pistachios.
- Hacking highlighted the ongoing crisis in pistachio availability, stating, 'The pistachio world is basically tapped out at the moment.
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Pistachios have gone viral; are walnuts next?
Congratulations to all the California pistachio growers out there. Thanks to influencers posting Dubai Chocolate videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media sites, pistachios are in high demand and hard to find. Even Westlands Water District, that area west of Fresno and Kings, got in on the fun with a cute meme of their own. They published a photo of Gene Wilder dressed in his purple Willy Wonka suit, with the caption: “Oh, you want Duba…


Dubai chocolate sold at Costco sparks potential pistachio shortage, reports claim
California's pistachio supply fell by up to 20% in the 12 months leading up to February 2025, according to the Administrative Committee For Pistachios.
Gyro House sees surge in business after adding Dubai chocolate
Gyro House on KY 54 has seen a major boost in business after introducing Dubai chocolate, a rich, pistachio-filled treat that has quickly gone viral. Continue reading Gyro House sees surge in business after adding Dubai chocolate at The Owensboro Times.
TikTok craze for Dubai chocolate causes potential pistachio shortage, report says
Dubai chocolate has become the newest trendy craving for those with a sweet tooth. The sweet and salty dessert originates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), inspired by a Middle Eastern dessert called knafeh. The original thick milk chocolate bar is filled with pistachio cream and kataifi, also known as phyllo dough, for a satisfying crunch. SINGLE STRAWBERRY SELLS FOR $19.99 AT GROCERY STORE: ‘STILL CHEAPER THAN EGGS’ Dubai chocolate has been…
FPSA - The nut shortage caused by a chocolate trend – how bad is it?
The Dubai chocolate craze reached fever pitch this spring as the TikTok phenomenon from Fix Dessert Chocolatier, which combines pistachio with knafeh, has resulted in many copycats and a run on pistachios.Read MoreThe post The nut shortage caused by a chocolate trend – how bad is it? appeared first on FPSA.
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