Category: Almond Market Updates

A New Era for Almonds: NASS Subjective Estimate- 2 billion lbs

What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There” – Marshall Goldsmith Often we can look to history for a repeat of market conditions. However, the dramatic market correction from unprecedented high almond prices to more historical averages represents a “first” for the industry. In this instance, history was written....

Marketing Needed to Grow Demand

Much of the almond industry believes they are “marketing” almonds by letting their call pool handler inform its broker that they are ready to sell. Respectfully, this is confusing marketing with trading, which is no more than taking advantage of timing. Marketing is distinguished by understanding consumer needs, developing...

Almond Market Update: Growing Demand for 2016 Crop

The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....

Almond Market Update: Bloom Reinvigorates Almond Demand

The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....

Almond Industry 2016 Preview

I recently had the opportunity to discuss the latest and future trends of the almond market with American and Western Fruit Grower. Our conversation touched on many topics, including demand, pricing and opportunities for growth within the industry.  As always, Blue Diamond is committed to consistent communication with our growers, customers, and industry...

Almond Market Update: Almond Demand Remains High

The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....

Almond Market Update: 2015 Supply just under 2.1 Billion lbs

The October position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....