Category: Mark’s Corner

On June 30, NASS released their Objective Estimate of 2.1 billion pounds.  It would make the coming crop a new record, although only 5% higher than current crop.  The industry was surprised.  Forecasts were generally lower due to drought impact and extrapolating some challenging local conditions.  I see this...

        The supply of almonds has not meaningfully grown since the 2010 crop.  Acreage has grown at 2-3%, but yields per acre have not matched the high mark of 2010 (not incidentally our last wetter than average rainfall year).  The May Subjective Estimate of 1.95 billion...

Yesterday, the Sacramento Bee published a story on the California Almond Growers continued struggle to find ample water for their crops. A link to the full story follows. Sacramento Bee – May 11, 2014 California’s water shortage likely to impact crop yields and probably the size of the almonds...

Here are some great ideas for using Almond Breeze in smoothies from today’s Sacramento Bee. Celebrity dietician Ashley Koff developed several new recipes, including a nutrient-packed Berry Smoothie using Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze almond milk. Click here to read about her ideas using almond milk for smoothies.  Story by Debbie Arrington, Sacramento...

At Blue Diamond, we make it a point to support the community in which we thrive. This year Blue Diamond Almonds is the title sponsor of the Shamrock’N Half Marathon in support of our friends at Fleet Feet and The Triumph Cancer Foundation, both headquartered here in Sacramento. You...

I am honored to be the keynote speaker at Concordia University’s 11th Annual Faith & Business Forum. For information on the forum click here. ☛ Concordia University’s 11th Annual Faith & Business Forum...

By tree nut pricing standards, almonds are still cheap! Almond prices have increased more than any tree nut, but as the best tasting, most nutritious and versatile nut, almonds are by far the greatest value in the category. As part of our mission to maximize the return for each...

January 22, 2014 There are often events in our lives that cause us to take a step back and think how lucky we are to live in the USA. Today I was reminded how proud I am to be an American. I was honored to be the Keynote Speaker...

One of the favorite items in my office is a painting given to me by my former employees at The Schwan Food Company.  They signed their names on the back of this painting and on the front is a picture of a tree with the caption “Sometimes leadership means...