Which Foods Come from California?

California Grown Foods

California’s agricultural abundance includes more than 400 commodities and produces nearly half of all US-grown fruits, nuts and vegetables. Check out some of the amazing edibles that the beautiful Golden State produces and discover interesting facts about California Grown Foods!

Almonds

Almonds

90% of ALL almonds in the world come from CA

Apples

CA is the 2^nd largest exporter of apples in the U.S.

Apricots

CA produces over 95% of the apricots grown in the U.S.

Artichokes

Artichokes

CA produces 100% of the artichokes in the U.S.

Avocados

Avocados

CA grows 90% of the avocado crops in the U.S.

Broccoli

Broccoli

CA produces 90% of broccoli in the U.S.

Cantaloupe

CA produces about 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the nation!

Carrots

CA is the carrot capital, producing about 80% of the nation’s crop

Cauliflower

Almost all of the cauliflower grown in the U.S. comes from the Salinas Valley in CA

Celery

CA produces 95% of the celery grown in the U.S.

Corn

CA produces 16% of the nation’s sweet corn, ranking #2 in the U.S.

Dates

CA produces 99% of the dates in the U.S.

Figs

CA produces 100% of the nation’s dried figs & 98% of the fresh figs

Garlic

Garlic

CA is the largest producer of commercial garlic in the U.S.

Grapes

Grapes

Napa Valley alone has the world’s highest concentration of wineries (over 200 and counting!)

Kiwifruit

CA produces around 98% of the kiwifruit grown in the U.S.

Lemons

CA is the largest supplier of lemons in the U.S., Producing over 92%

Lettuce

Over 90% of Lettuce Sold in the U.S. is Grown in CA

Nectarines

CA Produces 95% of Nectarines in the U.S.

Olives

CA is responsible for 99% of all the olive oil produced in the U.S.

Oranges

Oranges

california peaches

Peaches

CA produces 65% of the total U.S. crop of peaches

Pistachios

Pistachios

CA is the 2nd largest producer of pistachios in the world

Plums

97% of all U.S.-grown plums are grown in CA

Pomegranates

CA produces 99% of the pomegranates in the U.S.

Strawberries

Strawberries

CA Produces 80% of the Nation’s Strawberry Crops

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

CA is the #1 provider for tomatoes to the U.S.

Walnuts

Walnuts

99% of the walnuts produced in the U.S. come from CA