Almond Prices: A New Normal
The spectacular and extended rise in almond prices has the industry concerned that we have reached the peak. Many of you have lived through rising and falling prices. You may even recall there has been a five-year pattern to almonds prices. As we enter the fifth year of rising...
Blue Diamond Almonds on Air Force One
President Obama’s visit to India this week supports two great democracies and promises to enhance a long-standing strategic partnership. The India-U.S. Delhi Declaration of Friendship states a commitment to elevate the strategic dialogue to a strategic and commercial dialogue. This reflects the U.S. and India’s commitment to strengthen commercial...
Blue Diamond Almonds, Industry Update – January 10, 2015
California Almond Industry Update January 10, 2015 The California almond industry shipped 148 million pounds in December. With the 2014 crop down double-digits to last year, the 6% decline surprised the industry on the upside. The shipments would have been even stronger if not for containers held up in...
Blue Diamond Almonds, Industry Update – December 9, 2014
The 2014 crop is 95+% received through November, and now projects to 1.825 billion. The very early harvest, rain-free weather, and smaller overall crop, all contribute to the faster conclusion of the 2014 crop harvest. With a 2014 crop of 1.825 billion, and a total net supply of 2.138...
District 1 Director Dan Cummings Elected Chairman of the Board
This article will appear in the upcoming Almond Facts. At the Organizational Meeting of the Board of Directors following Blue Diamond Growers 104th Annual Meeting in Sacramento, Dan Cummings was elected as Chairman of the Board. He will succeed outgoing Chairman Clinton Shick, who will remain the Director for District...
Blue Diamond CEO Interview: Almond Milk Sales Will Surpass Sales Of Skim Milk Soon
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Yesterday I had the privilege to address Blue Diamond’s Growers at our 2014 annual meeting. The event was covered by the Sacramento Bee….
November 20, 2014 Yesterday I had the privilege to address Blue Diamond’s Growers at our 2014 annual meeting. The event was covered by the Sacramento Bee and a feature story appeared in today’s edition. I’d like to share the following excerpt from the Bee’s article. Concerns over California’s ongoing...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – November 13, 2014
The ABC October almond crop receipts are at 1.516 billion pounds. With an earlier harvest, and quick processing through huller/shellers, all receipt activity will be completed by the end of November. The 2014 almond crop projects to final receipts of approximately 1.85 billion pounds. With a decreased almond supply...
Blue Diamond Almonds, California Industry Update
The California Almond Industry reported today that shipments for the month of September recorded 163 million pounds, off -8% for the month compared to the prior year. U.S. demand has remained the strongest. Domestic shipments of 48.5 million pounds were off slightly, -2%, for the month and are nearly...
ABC Position Report Matches Expectations
The 2014 crop will be harvested earlier than any crop in recent memory. Already, in August, 40% more volume was received than in 2013. The 2014 Nonpareil crop will be significantly less than the NASS Objective Estimate. Statewide, the crop is down 15% or more. To put the 2014...