Why the pistachio has become the most sought-after seed in Spain.

Jesús Maturana, Tokunbo Salako   Euronews1 March 2026
Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets.

Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?