Almond Living Magazine

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...

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)...

Almond Board CEO at Forbes AgTech to Collaborate for Continued Innovation

In late June, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott attended the Forbes AgTech Summit. At the summit, leaders in agriculture and technology came together to discuss opportunities and challenges at the nexus of those two industries. A commitment to innovation has propelled almonds to become California’s second largest agricultural crop, 1 generating more than $11 billion...

California Almonds in the Colorado Rockies: Food Trends Tour

Recently, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a group of foodservice and food industry trade media for a culinary tour to highlight innovative uses of almonds by local foodservice and product development professionals. Over the past few years, the team has visited Brooklyn, New York; Oakland, California and Charleston, South Carolina. This year, the tour focused on Denver and...

Ag Day Celebrates Contributions of Agriculture to Everyday Life

National Ag Day, observed on March 21, celebrates the abundance provided by agriculture and recognizes the many contributions it brings to our everyday lives. This year’s theme, Agriculture: Food for Life, reminds us of the fundamental fact that food is vital to survival, by which agriculture is part of all of us. The Almond Board of California celebrated agriculture last...

The California Almond Community Partners for the Future

The success of the California Almond community relies upon many people in many different roles. From almond farmers and processors, to equipment manufacturers and environmentalists, all contribute to a sustainable future for California Almonds. Working in partnerships fuels the industry to move forward. During the 2016 Almond Conference State of the Industry session, the Almond Board of California (ABC) President...