In late June, the Almond Board of California (ABC) hosted a high-level agricultural delegation from Morocco as part of a visit sponsored by
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the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Following meetings in Sacramento, the group participated in a roundtable discussion, handler facility visit, and a tour of the Port of Oakland. The delegation included a senior official from Morocco’s National Office of Food Safety, along with agricultural importers and industry leaders. During the roundtable at ABC headquarters, almond shippers raised key concerns about export documentation. These discussions opened the door to potential long-term trade solutions, which are now being actively explored. Further insights from the visit will be shared soon. For inquiries, contact Julie Adams at the Almond Board of California. As part of its 2025–2026 budget, the Government of Pakistan reclassified almonds from a luxury item to an essential good, effectively halving tariffs and fees to improve market access. These changes stem from years of work by ABC, in collaboration with USDA/FAS offices in Islamabad, the ...