Setton Farms' Dark Chocolate Pistachios with Sea Salt have earned the Best Sweet Pistachios designation in Good Housekeeping's 2026 Snack Awards. The product is made in small batches in-house, starting with whole dry-roasted pistachios and sea salt to balance the chocolate's bold flavor. The snack forgoes a traditional glaze for a natural chocolate finish and delivers 3 grams of protein per serving, backed by a refreshed packaging design. "Made with a simple ingredient list," the product reflects the California grower-processor's focus on clean-label snacking. Setton Farms, the second-largest pistachio grower-processor in the United States, also produces a premium line of Seasoned Pistachio Kernels in varieties including Hot Honey, Tajín, Buffalo Wing, Jalapeño, Garlic Onion, Salt & Pepper, and Scorpion Pepper, as well as organic in-shell and shelled options. All Setton pistachio products carry Kosher and gluten-free certification, with non-GMO Project Verification and vegan credentials. Select products display the American Heart Association's HeartCheck mark. Based in Terra Bella, California, the family-owned company has operated since 1986 and supplies pistachios to more than 60 foreign markets and U.S. wholesalers and retailers.
Why It Matters
Third-party snack awards from publications like Good Housekeeping drive retail visibility and consumer trial, particularly in the competitive better-for-you nut category where protein content and clean labels are key purchasing drivers.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
