The Power in Partnership
“People working together in a strong community with a shared goal and a common purpose can make the impossible possible.” – Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture You may have noticed that not every Blue Diamond logo is the same. We use one for our retail products, featuring an...
Almond Market Update: Stability Expected as Crop Year Closes
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. ...
NASS Objective Estimate Projects 2.05 billion lbs
The USDA released the 2016 California Almond Crop Objective Estimate today, projecting 2.05 billion lbs. The estimate was based on the 900,000 bearing acres released in April, resulting in a projected yield of 2,280 lbs/acre. The nut count per tree increased 4.9 percent, to an average of 6,159 per...
Almond Market Update: Strong Demand Expected 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: Demand Grows as Summer Approaches
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....
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....
Almond Market Update: More Stability Expected as Crop Progresses
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. ...
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: 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...