Argentina pistachio area grows 10x in 8 years, eyes off-season exports

Argentina's pistachio planted area has expanded tenfold to 10,000 hectares over eight years, concentrated in San Juan with presence in Mendoza, La Rioja, San Luis, and La Pampa. The crop's off-season advantage relative to the northern hemisphere is attracting investment, positioning Argentina as a potential counter-seasonal supplier in global markets.