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...
NASS Objective Estimate for the 2014 California Almond Crop Projected to be 2.1 Billion Pounds
The NASS Objective Estimate for the 2014 California almond crop was released this week on Monday. NASS estimates the 2014 crop to be 2.1 billion pounds. The estimate represents a 4.5% increase over the 2013 crop. For the fourth consecutive year, California is projected to produce a crop close...
Almond Market Update – May 13, 2014
May 13, 2014 The April California Almond Industry Position Report was released Friday May 9. Shipments for April increased 6% over prior year to 137 million lbs. YTD total shipments increased to 1,508 million lbs., up 4% and growing from the previous year. The 2013 crop remains at just...
Blue Diamond Almonds Industry Update
March 11, 2014 The February California Almond Industry Position Report was released yesterday. Shipments for February were 149.3 million lbs, bringing the YTD total to 1,219.3 million lbs. YTD shipments are 3.6% above last year on a supply that is up a similar amount. The U.S. market continues to...
The Warm and Dry Winter Has Spurred An Early Bloom for the 2014 California Almond Crop
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Almonds are by far the greatest value in the category…..
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...
U.S. Sustaining Global Almond Demand
January 9, 2014 Sacramento, California. For the second consecutive year, domestic consumption of California Almonds is driving demand. U.S. shipments have grown 11% over a year ago and in December they posted a 20% gain. The U.S. is the most consistent, largest and greatest source of growth for California...
Global Demand for California Almonds Remains Strong
Demand for California Almonds remains strong. Shipments for the month of November exceeded prior year by nearly 8%. Year-to-date, shipments continue to run ahead of last year at 7.4%. Commitments for November rose by 149 million lbs., putting the 2013 California almond supply at 57% shipped and committed....
October 2013 – California Almond Shipments Set Record
The October Almond Board Position Report shows continued strong growth in almond shipments and forward commitments. For October, California almond shipments were 3% higher than last year at 228.6 million lbs. This represent the largest single month shipments in the history of the California almond industry. Year-To-date, shipments are...
Blue Diamond Almonds – Consolidated Almond Harvest Report
This is the final report of the 2013 crop year, covering the conditions and observations made between Monday, September 30 and Sunday, October 27, 2013. The next report will be posted on or about Monday, February 3, 2014 prior to the start of the 2014 bloom. Clear, dry...