Bill Morecraft

Global Demand for California Almonds Remains Strong

From Bill Morecraft General Manager Global Ingredients Demand for California Almonds remains strong. Shipments for the month of November exceeded prior year by nearly 8%…. [Read More]

December 11th, 2013

Blue Diamond Global Almond Sales Soar

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Blue Diamond Growers’ global almond sales soared to $1.2 billion, up $189 million in fiscal year 2012-13.  Value-added sales volume increased by 14 percent, even… [Read More]

November 27th, 2013

New Research on the Health Benefits of Eating Almonds

As Americans sit down to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner, they often wish their family and friends good health and a long life.  Good news! With nuts like… [Read More]

November 27th, 2013

The Modesto Bee on Growth of the California Almond Industry

Our View: Celebrate almonds, while recognizing water issues (click here to view the story online)

November 27th, 2013

California Almond Shipments Continue Strong Growth in Global Demand – October 2013 Market Report

Bill Morecraft General Manager Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division   California almond shipments for the month of October were 228 million pounds and one… [Read More]

November 11th, 2013

Blue Diamond Almonds – Consolidated Almond Harvest Report

This is the final report of the 2013 crop year, covering the conditions and observations made between Monday, September 30 and Sunday, October 27, 2013…. [Read More]

October 28th, 2013