Originally published at: Record Pistachio Harvest and Freight Fraud's Billion-Dollar Blind Spot - FreightWaves
California just wrapped up a record 1.5 billion pound pistachio harvest, but cargo theft hit record highs in 2024 and nuts remain prime targets. We’ve documented sophisticated nut theft since 2006, $10 million stolen between 2013 and 2017 alone. Will it continue in 2025?