Photo via Setton Pistachio Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella announced it has expanded to Northern California with the opening of a processing plant in Zamora, north of Sacramento.

A Central Valley pistachio company has expanded to Northern California with the opening of a new facility.

Setton Pistachio of Tera Bella, Inc. in Tulare County, the country’s second-largest pistachio grower and processor, has announced the opening of its new pistachio processing facility in Zamora in rural Yolo County north of Sacramento.

This expansion increases the company’s processing capabilities to meet the soaring demand for pistachios, while upholding its commitment to sustainable farming, according to a news release.

The Zamora facility will be operational for the 2025 harvest, which is expected to be a record-breaking crop.

Northern California has approximately 14,000 bearing acres of pistachios, with growth expected in several counties including Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo.

Grower partners in Northern California will see reduced travel times and lower transportation costs.

“This expansion reflects the phenomenal momentum we are seeing in the pistachio industry, as trends arise and the benefits of plant-based snacking become more apparent,” said Setton Farms Chief Operating Officer Mia Cohen. “As we increase capacity to meet this need, our sustainability efforts continue to be at the forefront, ensuring we support both our growers and our environment.” 

The company celebrated the plant’s grand opening with an event on June 5, inviting growers, vendors and state representatives.

Setton also recently acquired Deer Creek Pistachio, a pistachio processing facility in Terra Bella.

The investment increases Setton’s hulling, drying, processing capacity, and service capabilities at its main processing plant.

Setton’s Brooklyn facility in Terra Bella, the company’s headquarters, is also expanding its processing capacity.

Combined, these improvements add over 100 million pounds of additional volume, and further expansion is expected in the future.