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....
Blue Diamond Growers rings up $1.2B in revenue
Fantastic 103rd Blue Diamond Annual Meeting! BY MARK GLOVER mglover@sacbee.com November 20, 2013 Read more here: http://www.modbee.com/2013/11/20/3042330/blue-diamond-growers-rings-up.html#!#storylink=cpy MODESTO — California-grown almonds continue to be a red-hot commodity for Blue Diamond Growers, which will report record income of $1.2 billion at its annual meeting in Modesto today. President and...
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...
Smaller Almonds Present New Challenges for the 2013 Almond Crop
As President and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, Mark Jansen is your best source for almond industry insights. This month’s video brings you up to date with the current market and the latest news on the 2013 almond harvest....
Blue Diamond’s investments in value-added new products and advertising stabilized demand …
One of the favorite items in my office is a painting given to me by my former employees at The Schwan Food Company. They signed their names on the back of this painting and on the front is a picture of a tree with the caption “Sometimes leadership means...
The 2013 Almond Crop Shows Positive Gains in August
September 11, 2013 August almond shipments showed a meaningful gain of 6% versus prior year for the first month’s shipments of the new crop. Domestic shipments continued to show strength against prior year with growth of 5%. Crop receipts were up 62% over last year, however it is too...
Blue Diamond Almonds – Consolidated Almond Harvest Report
September 3, 2013, Sacramento, California This report covers conditions and observations made between Monday, August 5 and Sunday September 1, 2013. The next report is scheduled for Monday, September 30, 2013. However, in the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will...