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Almonds
Exports for California Almonds reached another record for July shipments, the highest in any recent July at 111.98 million lbs. Despite the complications of COVID-19 and the related global disruptions for much of the world over this past year, California almonds have consistently performed with record shipments 5 out of 12 months this year.
Global appetite for almonds continues to rise consistently and these shipment reports are direct evidence that even in the face of some of the worst disruptions seen in recent history, California almonds continue to perform at historic shipment levels. Expect to see continued investment in California almonds as this crop has continued to prove not only it’s value, but also it’s resilience in the face of adversity. We expect many suppliers to open prices at reasonable levels as many sellers are comfortably sold at this point in the year with the current crop and working to accommodate the upcoming new crop.
Our most popular almond varieties are Nonpareil, Independence, Butte/Padre, and Carmel types with the most popular grades of Supreme, Extra, Standard 5%, and more.
Walnuts
Similar to the most recent record breaking almond shipments, California’s 2020 walnut crop is on track to be the largest in history.
The 2020 Objective walnut measurement report was released this past week and the forecast is a record 780,000 tons up almost 20% from 2019’s production of some 653,000 tons. That is an estimated increase of over 100,000 tons in a single year. This increase in production, if it holds true, will no doubt influence the pricing as California’s market opens this fall. If the average nut size is smaller than last year, this could still cause the Jumbo sizes (32mm+ and up) to increase in price despite what will likely be a record total crop.
We work with the best California walnut packers to supply our customers with Jumbo and Jumbo / Large (J/L) in-shell Chandler, Howard, Hartley, Vina, Tulare, Serr and other varieties. We also provide bleached in-shell walnuts in addition to California shelled product including Chandler and non-Chandler Light Halves & Pieces (LHP) 20%, 40%, 80% and higher based on customer requirements. We also supply Combo Halves and Pieces (CHP) and Light Sorted Pieces (LSP).
Raisins
2020 Raisin Administrative Committee Shipment Report was released recently showing steadily increasing shipments for California raisins from 2019 through July 31, 2020.
We supply all major bulk California raisins including dried-on-the-vine (DOV) and tray-dried Natural Thompson Seedless Selects, Selma Petes, Flames, Goldens, and other varieties in Jumbo, Select, and Midget sizes and welcome your inquiries. We also supply Selma Pete DOV Double-Run Supreme raisins to Japan and elsewhere which are processed twice to achieve exceptionally low stem and capstem counts. We offer multiple packaging options including custom boxes with client branding, supplier branded boxes, and blank unbranded boxes.