Almond Industry Analysis: Production, Markets, and Economic Impact

This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the almond industry, focusing on the production, marketing, and economic aspects of almonds. It begins with an introduction to almonds, their history, and their significance. The report then delves into the production of almonds, particularly in California, highlighting the quality assurance programs and environmental considerations, including water consumption. It explores the global markets for almonds, including key markets such as Japan, China, and India, and examines the marketing strategies employed in Canada. Furthermore, the report details the supply chain of almonds, from raw materials to retail stores, providing a lifecycle map that illustrates the various stages of almond production, including downtime, blooming, growing, harvesting, and storage. Finally, the report concludes with a summary of the key findings and references relevant sources.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION:....................................................................................................................................2
PART A) WHERE IS YOUR INGREDIENT PRODUCED?..............................................................................2
CALIFORNIA:......................................................................................................................................2
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM:..................................................................................................2
B) HISTORY OF ALMONDS......................................................................................................................3
WHERE ARE THE MARKETS FOR THIS FOOD ITEM GLOBALLY?..........................................................3
WATER CONSUMPTION HINDERS THE PRODUCTION OF ALMONDS IN CALIFORNIA:...................3
C) STORAGE & HANDLING OF ALMONDS:..............................................................................................4
THE SUPPLY IS IN SEVERAL FORMATS:...............................................................................................4
FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS:............................................................................................................4
D) MARKETING OF ALMONDS IN CANADA:...........................................................................................5
E) SUPPLYCHAIN OF ALMONDS FROM RAW MATERIAL TO THE RETAIL STORES:..................................6
THE ALMOND LIFECYCLE MAP:..........................................................................................................6
STAGE 1 THE DOWNTIME:.............................................................................................................6
STAGE 2 BLOOMING:.....................................................................................................................6
STAGE 3 GROWING UP WITH THE SEASON:...................................................................................6
STAGE 4 CRACKING UP TO OPEN...................................................................................................6
STAGE 5 HARVESTING PROCESS:...................................................................................................6
STAGE 6 SHELLING + SIZING THE END PRODUCT:..........................................................................6
STAGE 7 STORAGE + DELIVERY OF ALMONDS:...............................................................................6

CONCLUSION:........................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES:.........................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION:
Throughout the ancient times almonds has always been valued for its crunchy and delicious taste
throughout the world. This report explains the importance of almonds, its harvesting process and
the history of this unique fruit.
PART A) WHERE IS YOUR INGREDIENT PRODUCED?
Almonds are widely grown in the united states as compare to other countries on earth not only that
the US is known to be a dominant state for the highest global production of almonds, moreover
followed by other states which are the traditional growers of almonds includes Spain, and Italy.
There are other countries too where almonds are produced but only in the quantity for home usage;
which includes middle east, European countries, Germany, japan and the Netherlands.
CALIFORNIA:
The US is known to be the foremost producer for almonds in the world by producing about
2,002,742 tons. California almonds are grown in huge amounts out of which 70% is exported either
shelled or in processed form. In California the cultivation is in fertile soils, abundant sunshine and
most importantly into a mild climate, with the help of advanced equipment’s and techniques from
growth to harvesting, processing into packaging.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM:
To ensure safety measures for better food product or result. Following programs minimizes the
effect of contamination, Pathogens and helps the growers to maintain pest management during the
process of production.
 Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)
 Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs),
 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
 Environmental Monitoring/Post Process Contamination Control
Figure 1: Almonds board of California. (2017). quality assurance program. Licensed under
almond board of California on http://www.almonds.com
figure 2: Almonds board of California. (2017). Environmental Monitoring. Licensed under
almond board of California on http://www.almonds.com
B) HISTORY OF ALMONDS which is immensely enduring which explains
that we modern day lovers of almonds have the best choice for dry fruits.

1400 BC
the bible’s book of numbers explains the story of Aaron’s which used to blossomed and bore
almonds, amazing isn’t it?
In 1700 AD almonds were brought from Spain to California not in processed form
but in the form of tress by the Franciscan padres, but the moist weather delayed
the planting until next century.
In 2000 AD California’s yield of almonds has been quadrupled, producing up to half a million acres in
the valleys of Fresno, lush San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys.
TODAY Almonds are the top agricultural export of California not only that the widest tree nut crop
which is totalled into dollar value and acreage. Moreover, it is also known as the US largest crop
export.
THE WORLD OF ALMOND OF CALIFORNIA IN A NUTSHELL:
The world has more than 30 different varieties of almonds out of which almost 10 of them covers
most of production which harvested in California. Well, after that US is the largest exporters of
almonds; out of which 30-40% of crop is retailed for domestic use.
WATER CONSUMPTION HINDERS THE PRODUCTION OF ALMONDS IN
CALIFORNIA:
Californian farmers states that 80% of the world’s almonds are siphoning off the soil water.
HOW DOES ALMONDS EFFECT THE REGIONS ECONOMY?
California Almonds are ranked as the second largest agricultural crop which is harvested and
currently valued at $5.9 billion.
The industry of almonds in California are currently generating more than the 21-billion-dollar value
which is shown in the economic revenue.

Figure 3: Almonds board of California.
(2017). The economic impacts of the
California almond industry. Licensed
under almond board of California on
http://www.almonds.com
C) STORAGE & HANDLING OF ALMONDS:
This part will introduce you to the delivery and storage services of almonds. They are shipped from
handler in California and then to customers in retail stores worldwide.
THE SUPPLY IS IN SEVERAL FORMATS:
Protection from direct sunlight, pests, and humidity (<40°F and <65% relative humidity) are critical
when it comes to proper almond storage and handling. Also, be sure to rotate your stock to
maximize freshness.
PROTECTION MEASURES:
1. Direct sunlight
2. Pests and humidity measures from (<40°F to <65% relative humidity)
3. Rotating the stock to ensure freshness>
WHERE ARE THE MARKETS FOR THIS FOOD ITEM GLOBALLY?
Following are the markets where almonds are shipped globally:
1. japan
2. china
3. India
4. the Mediterranean

5. Italy
Figure 4: Almonds board of California.
(2016). Food Quality and Safety
Symposium. Licensed under almond board
of California on http://www.almonds.com
Figure 5: Almonds board of California. (2015). Common
packaging of almonds. Licensed under almond board of
California on http://www.almonds.com
D) MARKETING OF ALMONDS IN CANADA:
Almonds is known be a very versatile fruit which can benefit human of every age, but according to
the research almonds are usually seen as an ingredient for giving strong memory to children,
commercials advertised almonds as an essential go to food before exams. Following are some of the
forms of advertising almonds in
Canada as well as around the
world.

 Exams pressure! The fear of falling behind and extensive pressure.
 it helps in keeping up with the collective and competitive society.
 reduces stress, restores energy, and helps in coping up with the day-to-day fatigue.
 Almonds can prevent the sickness like cold and other diseases; it can be used in medicines
and a beauty product in china.
Figure 6: Almonds board of
California. (2016). Advertisements of almonds. Licensed under almond board of California on
http://www.almonds.com

E) SUPPLYCHAIN OF ALMONDS FROM RAW MATERIAL
TO THE RETAIL STORES:
THE ALMOND LIFECYCLE MAP:
STAGE 1 THE DOWNTIME:
From the month of November through January, the tress of almond grow through a period of
latency, while fallinga off their leaves and enjoying the chilly weather of California’s cool breeze and
the slight wet winters.
Figure 7: Almonds board of California. (2017). Land
Use, Land Cover a Pollinator Health. Licensed under
almond board of California on
http://www.almonds.com
STAGE 2 BLOOMING:
Every almond that we are eating are existing just because of the honey bees! Do you know why?
Because honey bees pollinate thus the almond blossom.
STAGE 3 GROWING UP WITH THE SEASON:
From the month of March to June, the kernels of almonds develop and grows them into a full size of
a seed, while shell around the almonds are hardening which protects the nut from fuzzy outer hull.
STAGE 4 CRACKING UP TO OPEN
In the month of July, the almond keels to split open while showing the shell of almond and helping
the kernel inside it to dry and give it’s a crunchy taste.
STAGE 5 ARVESTING PROCESS:
From the month of August through the October, the harvesters also known as mechanical tree
"shakers". Then it allows the almond to dry in the warm climate of California’s sun for about 7-10
days.

Figure 8: Almonds board of California. (2017).
Land Use, Land Cover a Pollinator Health.
Licensed under almond board of California on
http://www.almonds.com
STAGE 6 SHELLING + SIZING THE
END PRODUCT:
After the process of harvest, almonds move along to the huller/sheller rooms where the kernels
filter through the roller machine.
Figure 9: Almonds board of California. (2017).
Land Use, Land Cover a Pollinator Health.
Licensed under almond board of California on
http://www.almonds.com
STAGE 7 STORAGE + DELIVERY OF ALMONDS:
After sizing the almonds, they are now stored in a monitored place where quality measures are done
to protect the quality of the product. While giving the 80% of world’s supply, the almonds of
California is distributed over 90 countries globally.

Figure 10: Almonds board of California. (2017). Storage and delivery of almonds. Licensed under
almond board of California on http://www.almonds.com