Many of you are already in the throes of the busiest season for the almond industry. It’s harvest,
a demanding time but also the best of the year.
We learned on July 5 the National Statistical Service (NASS) Objective Estimate for the California
almond crop is 2.45 billion pounds. This is an increase of 6.5 percent from the 2.3 billion pound
May Subjective Estimate. It anticipates the coming crop will be a new record.
News of this bountiful crop brings excitement for
Blue Diamond
as we see potential growth
opportunities for delivering on our mission. However, trade tensions create uncertainty for
buyers in markets impacted by retaliatory tariffs on almonds. The co-op has been building its
export business for over 60 years, and countries around the world recognize the quality of
Blue Diamond
almonds. Today,
Blue Diamond
exports to more than 90 countries. Our growers
can rest assured the
Blue Diamond
team is working closely with our industry partners and
federal advocates to monitor trade and tariffs closely. We are committed to working on your
behalf to minimize the impact of increased tariffs on your businesses and families.
Despite the current challenges facing almond exports,
Blue Diamond
continues to demonstrate
tremendous growth and is further positioning itself as a growth leader amongst other consumer
Mark Jansen
President & CEO
Leading Growth
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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