Nichols Farms in Hanford, California, has expanded its silo storage and processing equipment to prepare for higher yields in the coming years. This expansion comes amidst a surge in demand for pistachios due to the popularity of Dubai chocolate. Jeff Nichols, supply chain and grower relations vice president, said the pistachio industry experienced a record crop this season, with 1.57 billion pounds in total receipts for 2025-16, translating to 1.34 billion pounds of marketable inventory, up 4% from the previous season. Nichols is also anticipating higher crop yields by 2029. The company plans to have 11 of its products in Sprouts stores starting in early April.