The Almond Board of California (ABC) is now accepting nominations for two industry achievement awards. Two individuals are recognized each year for their contributions and dedication to the almond industry. …
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said …
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
Advancing technology within the processing side of the industry is helping to improve grower efficiency. Vice President of Operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company, Bikram Hundal said they …
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives …
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking some new marketing approaches for the new crop year. A domestic campaign featuring Hall of Fame athlete Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is …
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new effort to help increase domestic consumption of almonds. ABC Marketing Director for North America and China, Laura Morin said the …
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Grow West, Lucas Schmidt said that several organizational lessons have been learned over the past few years. Schmidt described some of his experiences …
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
Almond Conference registration will be opening next week. The event returns to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento, December 5-7. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the …
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
Clarice Turner will be taking over as CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC) at the end of the year. The recent announcement was made after a lengthy and …
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
The 2023 Almond Conference will be returning to the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento. Registration will open on August 15 and the conference will be taking place …
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
In a letter sent to the Almond Board of California (ABC), the Punjabi American Growers Group (PAGG) highlights several industry concerns. The group points out almond growers’ struggles, which PAGG …
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits …
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
President and CEO of the Central California Almond Growers Association (CCAGA), Michael Kelley has witnessed several industry ups and downs over his nearly two decades in the almond sector. Kelley …
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
Growers dealing with salinity issues in their orchards have a new resource to help better understand the problem. The new Salinity Management Guide for Almond Growers has been developed by …