The popularity of almonds was written about in an article last week citing new United States Department of Agricultures statistics. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman has the story.
USDA Statistics Confirm Almonds Number One
The Washington Post blogged about USDA statistics that show almond consumption is up 220% since 2005. California Almond Board CEO Richard Waycott said almonds have been number one for awhile due to good research and the nuts versatility as a milk and butter product.
Read the Washington Post blog here. For more about California Almonds head to their website at almonds.com