LOS ANGELES, November 3, 2009 – PistachioHealth.com, the leading online resource of information on the health and nutrition benefits of pistachios, was awarded both the Consumer Goods Standard of Excellence and the Food Industry Standard of Excellence awards by the Web Marketing Association.  

PistachioHealth.com received high marks in both the Consumer Goods and Food Industry categories for credible content, skilled copywriting, site design and ease of navigation. The site averages 16,000 visitors each month within one year of launch.

“This award reaffirms our goal, which is to be the leading source of credible information on the health benefits of pistachios for both consumers and health professionals,” stated Kelly Plowe, MS, RD, site developer. “The site offers fresh content with timely blog entries and recently published studies; and it also offers interactive tools, making learning about the health benefits of pistachios fun. PistachioHealth.com has something for everyone.”

More than 2,000 sites from 45 countries were judged in 96 industry categories in the competition. Every site is judged on seven criteria including design, copywriting, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.

About the Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association was developed to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and web development. The organization is made up of marketing, advertising, public relations and web design professionals from around the world who share a passion for improving the quality of advertising, marketing and web site development on the Internet today and in the future.

About PistachioHealth.com
PistachioHealth.com is the leading online source of information on the health and nutrition benefits of pistachios, including research updates and educational materials, to both consumers and health professionals. The site is provided by Paramount Farms, California's largest pistachio grower and processor, as an industry‐wide resource. Friend PistachioHealth.com on Facebook or follow @pistachiohealth on Twitter.

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