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Almond Journey

This show explores how almond growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich is visiting with almond leaders throughout California who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry. Hearing the voices of these industry leaders might spark a connection or idea you can use in your own journey. That’s why we want to feature these stories

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Marketing Bulletin: Trade Marketing and the...

Almond Journey ·

2024/02/27

In February's Marketing Bulletin, here about the busy month of March set for the Trade Marketing and Stewardship group at the Almond Board of California. The team is set to attend three different types of conferences with three different types of attendees, all talking about the role almonds can play in food and recipe ingredients. Manager Charice Grace discusses the differences between the three events and the details behind the Tastemaker Trials competition that has been running this month.

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Episode 56: Australian Almonds and the Carpophilus...

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2024/02/23

At The Almond Conference 2023, Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson, and Senior Specialist of Pest Management at the Almond Board of California Lauren Fann joined the Journey. Jackson shared some of the similarities and differences between almond production in California and Australia and discussed the new pest to California almonds, Carpophilus truncatus which Australian producers have been battling for about a decade. Fann discusses the discovery of Carpophilus in California orchards, what we

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Episode 055: Getting To Know Clarice Turner, CEO of...

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2024/02/02

In this episode, we are joined by Clarice Turner, president and CEO of the Almond Board of California. Turner shares about her listening tour with multiple stops throughout the state to hear from growers and to better understand their needs. She also discusses her previous experiences from farming to working for corporations like Pepsi and Starbucks. Finally, you’ll hear some of her ideas and areas of focus now that she has officially taken over for Richard Waycott.“I'm a collaborator. I like to ask

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04:41

Marketing Bulletin, January 2024: QR Code Shares...

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2024/01/25

In January's Marketing Bulletin, learn how the Almond Board of California introduced a pioneering QR code initiative aiming to redefine consumer interaction with the almond industry. Placed in high-traffic areas, the billboard-sized QR Code emphasizes transparency and stewardship in almond cultivation. With already hundreds of scans in just a few months, it addresses consumer concerns about water usage, pollinators and waste.

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25:23

Episode 54: Hopes for the New Year From Nine Almond...

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2024/01/17

This episode is taken from nine different interviews conducted during The Almond Conference last month. People from around the industry were asked to share what’s on top of their minds headed into 2024. You’ll hear highlights from Alicia Rockwell, Bret Sill, Nav Athwal, Joe Palomino, Christine Gemperle, Julie Adams, Ambassador Doug McKalip, Michael Kelly, Brent Holtz, and Joseph Jackson.“I really would like to see pricing get stabilized as we come into this next year and do all that we can to

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04:01

Almond Byte, January 2024: Suez Canal Delays, Great...

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2024/01/12

Highlights from January's Global Update – from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include information on shipping delays and possible additional costs for cargo avoiding the Suez Canal, the new Great Britain-specific Pre-Export Check program has launched, and the latest update on China facility registrations for U.S. handlers.

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Episode 53: Thankful for the Last Twenty Years with...

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2023/12/26

In this episode, we celebrate the last twenty years of the Almond Board of California under the leadership of Richard Waycott. Waycott joined the Almond Board as President and CEO in 2002. He joined the Journey to reflect on the past couple of decades in almonds and share his hopes for where the industry goes in the future. We discussed the evolution of the almond industry, milestones and lessons learned along the way, and the transition over to incoming CEO Clarice Turner. “I've thoroughly enjoyed

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Episode 52: Employee Engagement with Jonnalee Dunn

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2023/12/14

Almond grower Jonnalee Dunn joins the Journey from Arbuckle, California. Dunn is the growth and development manager at Henderson Farms, which is a 52-person company that farms around 5,000 acres in Northern California. Dunn and her husband also own 120 acres of their own. In today’s episode, Dunn discusses why Henderson Farms prioritizes employee growth and development and how they carry out their company's core values every day.“Our huller was significantly impacted by the freeze (in 2022), and

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05:53

Almond Byte: Trade at TAC, Italy Mold and Hulls to China

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2023/12/14

Highlights from December's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, include the international trade discussions that took place at The Almond Conference, an update on mold testing at Italian posts, and China has accepted ABC's application to include more almond hulls as animal feed. Listen now.

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28:10

Episode 51: Finding Balance in the Orchard with...

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2023/11/20

Almond grower and Almond Board of California Director Christine Gemperle discusses how she finds balance between conventional farming approaches and ecological processes. She also shares her early experiences with whole orchard recycling, new irrigation systems, cover crops and habitat for pollinators, including monarch butterflies.Gemperle and her brother Erich started their almond operation in 1997, which includes 135 acres on two farms: one near Ceres and the other in the Newman area. The

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04:22

Marketing Bulletin, November 2023: Prime Time in...

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2023/11/18

November's Marketing Bulleting from the Almond Board of California includes the details about the Building Global Demand for California Almonds marketing session at The Almond Conference 2023. Find out what will be covered and hear insights from ABC's Emily Fleischmann. Also, hear how Coach Prime and the 'Own Your Prime' campaign are popping up in stores and connecting with consumers.

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03:48

Almond Byte, Nov. 2023: Turkey Tariffs, Phosphate...

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2023/11/13

Highlights from November's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at ABC, include increased tariffs on almonds in the Turkey market, the efforts to stop a potential increase in Moroccan phosphate prices and the details on an extended trade delegation to China.

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Episode 50: From Grower to Processor With Raj and Taj...

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2023/11/07

Raj Samran is chief operating officer of Hilltop Ranch, Inc. Taj Samran serves as vice president and handles grower relations for the company while also serving as CEO of Samran & Sons Farming. The Samrans share how their family got their start in growing almonds and how that led to also becoming hullers and processors. They also share what keeps them striving for growth despite challenging economic conditions.“We really like it when an employee says, our company, or like this is our forklift

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03:29

Marketing Bulletin, October: New and Proven Tactics...

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2023/10/31

October's Marketing Bulletin from the Almond Board of California includes the launch of several tactics this crop year in the Indian market, leveraging the sport of cricket, traditional celebrations, and weddings.

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03:42

Almond Byte, October 2023: EU Inspections and State...

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2023/10/20

Highlights from October's Global Update – produced by the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California – include insights on increased import testing in the European Union (EU), the latest on Decree 248 and new facility registrations, and a recap of the EU's State of the Union address that downplayed the regions Farm to Fork strategies.

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Episode 49: Dick Cunningham and the Ups and Downs of...

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2023/10/11

Dick Cunningham has a long history in the almond business as a grower and huller/sheller. Cunningham remains an active member of the Almond Alliance Board of Directors where he serves as chair of their political action committee. In this episode, Cunningham shares his journey, the ups and downs he has experienced over the years, the current challenges facing growers in 2023, and his outlook for the future.“Farming is nothing but ups and downs. Just when you think things are good, things change, just

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03:05

Marketing Bulletin, September 2023: Almond Gift...

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2023/09/30

September's Marketing bulletin from the Almond Board of California highlights recent efforts in India around Raksha Bandhan and details the 'Mother of All Snacks' campaign in Germany. The Germany campaign features almonds as a healthy snack rather than for just traditional baking uses.

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27:27

Episode 48: Hands-On Orchard Management with Dan...

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2023/09/28

Grower Dan Clendenin producer almonds in both Merced and Madera as part of a family partnership with his siblings. Growing up, the family grew fresh market vegetables, and they eventually planted almonds in the late 1970s. Clendenin shares his personal almond journey, his hands-on approach to orchard management and some of the innovative practices he has adopted over the years.“Being outside is great, watching the blooms is great, watching it leaf when spring comes and new life.But as I said before,

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04:43

Almond Byte, September 2023: India Tariffs, EU...

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2023/09/14

September's Global Update highlights from the Global, Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California. Today's Almond Byte covers the removal of retaliatory tariffs on almonds in India, an update on the the Pre-Export Check (PEC) modifications being made for the UK, regulatory and political updates affecting clarity in the European Union market, and a new contract is in place between western docks and their workers.

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Episode 47: Postharvest Technology with Bikram Hundal

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2023/09/05

Bikram Hundal is the vice president of operations for Custom Almonds and Sequoia Nut Company. Hundal shares how technology is changing the game in almond processing with optical sorters, artificial intelligence, robotics and other advancements. This technology allows for potential opportunities for data to be shared between growers, hullers and processors to capture more value for everyone involved. An engineer by training, Hundal previously held positions with equipment manufacturer Massey Ferguson

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