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United States: Record-smashing year for almond shipments in just 10 months

Almond Kernel
United States
Published Jun 15, 2021

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The May Position Report from the Almond Board of California (ABC) shows that the California industry shipped 219 million pounds in May – a record for the month – bringing the total of almond shipments this crop year to 2.45 billion pounds. The record was set with two months still to come in the crop year for almonds, which ends in July.

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California almond shipments to consumer markets in the U.S. and across the globe set a record this year, despite port and trade issues and COVID-19 complications. “This shows continuing high demand for California almonds among consumers around the world,” ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott says. “People love almonds because they’re a remarkably sustainable plant protein, they’re versatile in a range of cuisines, they have outstanding health and beauty benefits, and they’re delicious.” Growers continue to expand their large footprint in California. Earlier this past spring, USDA announced total almond acreage, including non-bearing trees, is estimated at 1.6 million, up 5.3% from the previous year. Production continues apace. One month ago, USDA announced California almond orchards will produce 3.2 billion pounds of nuts this year, up 3% from last year’s 3.12 billion-pound crop. California ships almonds to more than 100 countries, and export growth has been impressive, with a ...
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