Tag: almond growers

Final Position Report Closely Aligns with Market Expectations

The August position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share this industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....

Thoughts on this Historic Drought: Continuing the conversation

Yesterday the Los Angeles Times reported a strong story sharing the perspective of almond growers. Here is an excerpt from the story that I wanted to share: Almonds, the demons of drought? Frustrated growers tell another story                Farmers are by necessity a...

Almond Industry Update – March 17, 2015

The February Almond Board Position report shows 2014 crop receipts winding down as expected. February receipts of 16 million pounds pushed the crop just over 1.85 million pounds. Remaining receipts will slow to a trickle, leaving the 2014 crop total materially unchanged. The labor dispute at West Coast ports...

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, 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...

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...