Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – April 15, 2024
March shipments exceeded industry expectations, reaching 237 million pounds, a 7% increase from the previous month but a 16% decrease from last year’s record month. Export shipments rebounded by 7% to 175 million pounds compared to last month’s dip, while domestic shipments also improved 6% from the prior month....
Crop Progress Report – April 1, 2024
Mild temperatures and variable skies dominated the weather over the Central Valley during the latter half March, providing generally good conditions for the development of the 2024 crop. Temperatures were widely reported at normal to slightly above seasonal normal levels, with daily maximum values reaching well into the 70’s...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – March 18, 2024
Shipments for the month of February were 221 million pounds reflecting a 6% decrease from the previous month and a 10% decrease from last year’s record February. Export shipments, which had shown strength over the past four months, (Read more)...
Crop Progress Report – March 15, 2024
The 2024 California almond bloom is quickly coming to an end. In the San Joaquin Valley all varieties have all passed peak bloom and are quickly pushing green leaves. In the Sacramento Valley some late blooming Butte and Padre blocks are wrapping up and will more than likely be...
Crop Progress Report – March 8, 2024
Multiple weather events, as well as some clear, sunny days impacted the almond growing regions of California this past week. In the Sacramento Valley, multiple days of rain and heavy wind slowed the progress of the bloom. Early morning lows in the mid-thirties were recorded in some areas. (Read...
Crop Progress Report – March 1, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 23, 2024 to February 29, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Fridays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. (Read more . . .)...
Crop Progress Report – February 23, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 16, 2024 to February 22, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Fridays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. [Read more]...
Crop Progress Update – February 16, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 9, 2024 to February 15, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Fridays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. More…...
Almond Market Report: The January Position Report marked a record-setting month with a 3% increase from last month and last year.
I am pleased to provide industry reports surrounding the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status each month and for the prior year. Please see Blue Diamond’s latest Global Ingredients Division (GID) update which is now available at the Global Ingredients Division website....
Crop Progress Report – February 5, 2024
This report covers the conditions and activities observed prior to the start of the 2024 bloom. We anticipate starting regular weekly bloom reports during the week of February 11, 2024....