Tag: In The Almond Orchard

Blue Diamond Almonds, Industry Update – February 13, 2015

          February 12, 2015 The January Almond Board of California (ABC) Position Report confirms West Coast port congestion has taken center stage in the    California almond industry. While the work slowdown has been evident since November, the situation has escalated substantially in recent weeks....

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 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...

“And it was just right.” Goldilocks

On June 30, NASS released their Objective Estimate of 2.1 billion pounds.  It would make the coming crop a new record, although only 5% higher than current crop.  The industry was surprised.  Forecasts were generally lower due to drought impact and extrapolating some challenging local conditions.  I see this...