Almond Living Magazine

Almond Milk, from Orchard to Carton

Almond milk has proven to be a satisfying option for people who are looking to avoid lactose; eat fewer animal products or less soy; get less saturated fat and cholesterol, and, in the case of unsweetened almond milk, watch their calories or sugar. We know more consumers are interested in the environmental impact of their beverages, and we’d like to...

Central Valley Buzzing over Honey Bee Pavilion

Earlier this summer, the Almond Board of California’s Honey Bee Pavilion came to the Central Valley to present fun facts about honey bees and highlight the bee’s vital role in providing a diverse, stable and nutritious global food supply. In June, the Honey Bee Pavilion was at the National Ag Science Center’s (NASC) first annual two-week summer camp, held at...

Food Quality and Safety Symposium Helps Ensure Almond Lovers Enjoy a High-Quality Nut

Last month Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted its 19th Annual Food Quality and Safety Symposium. Events like this are important because they help the California Almond community deliver the high quality almonds that consumers love. Richard Waycott, ABC president and CEO, kicked off the event talking about how though the California Almond industry is growing in terms of production...

Harvest is in Full Swing

Harvest is in full swing on the farm. Some farmers around us started a good week or two before us, but we finally started shaking last week. Harvest starting all depends on soil type, water moisture in the nuts, weather and tree variety. These factors could vary throughout our state making the start of almond harvest vary throughout the state...

Almond Board Shares the Journey of Almonds from Orchard to Table at Annual ‘Ag in the Classroom’ Conference

The fact that almonds grow on trees is knowledge our community often takes for granted. In fact, many students in California don’t actually realize almonds grow on trees. Additionally, some are unaware of the abundance of agricultural commodities we grow here. In an effort to expand students’ knowledge on the importance of their state’s agriculture, Almond Board of California (ABC)...

Cortez Growers Association Invests in Solar for Efficiency and Sustainability

Almond Board of California is celebrating its community by running occasional features on farmers, processors, and others who support the industry, highlighting their commitment to sustainability. 1 It’s no secret that a key to the California Almond community’s continued success has been its willingness to adopt new practices and innovative technology. A great example of this is the Turlock-based Cortez...