Industrial Edge Ep 19: Behind the Scenes of the Pistachio Industry with Zachary Fraser

In this episode of Industrial Edge, host Lacey sits down with Zachary Fraser, President and CEO of American Pistachio Growers, at the 2025 Pistachio Growers Conference in Monterey, California. They discuss Zachary's journey from sports management to the pistachio industry, his insights into future trends, the challenges faced by growers, and the ambitious goals of the organization.00:00 Introduction00:26 Meet Zachary Fraser01:18 Transition to the Pistachio Industry02:46 Learning Every Day04:02 Goals for the Future07:15 Sustainability09:49 Supporting Growers19:58 Government Affairs23:39 Trends in the Industry23:41 Technology's Role30:11 New Uses for Pistachios33:03 Sports Management Skills36:33 Conference as Game Day39:24 Call to Action