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The Latest Almond Industry News & Reports

The Latest Almond Industry News & Reports
Latest Industry News
NASS California Almond Acreage Report
On April 22nd, the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported the 2020 California almond acreage report. California’s 2020 almond acreage is estimated at 1,600,000 acres,… [Read More]
April 23rd, 20214 Shifts in Confectionery Innovation
Confectionery Series Explore the latest consumer preferences in the confectionery category, including: Demand for functional benefits Growing interest in plant-based options Demand for creative flavors… [Read More]
April 23rd, 2021Almonds Remain Top Ingredient for Confectionery
Confectionery Series Learn how almonds can elevate your next confectionery innovation by: Enhancing visual appeal Adding flavor and texture Delivering important nutritional benefits When consumers… [Read More]
April 23rd, 2021Q&A: Creating Premium Sweets
Confectionery Series Senior Product Development Manager Jennifer Eastman explains: How to maximize consumer appeal for confectionery products Where almonds can add value in confectionery applications… [Read More]
April 23rd, 2021A Cleaner Taste for Plant-Based Protein Products
Protein Series Learn how Almond Protein Powder improves plant-based formulations with: A clean taste and smooth texture Clean label flavor masking benefits Well-rounded nutrition Want… [Read More]
April 23rd, 2021Q&A: Formulating with Plant-Based Protein
Protein Series Blue Diamond R&D Director Kurt Waananen explains: Emerging protein innovation trends Overcoming plant-based formulation challenges Opportunities for innovation with almonds Innovation with plant-based… [Read More]
April 23rd, 2021