Episode 24: Global Supply and Demand with Richard Waycott

Richard Waycott is the president and CEO of the Almond Board of California (ABC). Over the past 20 years he has seen almond production triple, from one billion to three billion pounds. Recent travels to Spain, Portugal, India and Dubai have informed his perspective on the global supply and demand drivers impacting almonds. Waycott shares some takeaways from these trips and how emerging trends will help guide ABC’s strategies going forward. 

In Today’s episode:

• Richard Waycott is the president and CEO of the Almond Board of California.
• Explore the almond market on a global scale and the obstacles the market may be facing
• Discover the actions by the Almond Board of California to grow international demand and market share
• Learn about a new venture with Marvel and how this partnership will promote almond consumption

The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.

_{ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.}