Almond Living Magazine

Almonds: The #1 Snack Nut for Global New Product Introductions in Europe and North America

The snacking category continues to see year-over-year growth, with an 11% increase in new global product introductions in 2018. In the U.S., 66% of consumers reported having about 2 snacks per day and 25% reported having about 3-4 snacks per day.

Almonds The Most Desired Ingredient in Snack Bars

Ounce for ounce, almonds are the tree nut highest in protein, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin and niacin. They’re also a leading food source of magnesium. With 6 grams of satisfying protein and 4 grams of fiber in every serving, almonds provide the “fuller for longer” feeling consumers crave.

New Study Explores Almonds as an Option for Breakfast-Skippers

Research has shown that 20% to 43% of college freshmen report skipping breakfast, by far the most frequently skipped meal among this group. 1 2 3 4 That’s an unfortunate statistic, because daily breakfast consumption among US adults may decrease the risk of adverse effects related to glucose and insulin metabolism, according to a scientific statement by the American Heart...

The Almond Lifecycle: From Bloom to Snack Time

Almonds and the trees that grow them go through many stages in their annual lifecycle including dormancy during winter, the stunning bloom in February and March, “growing up” through the spring, and “cracking open” in summer. The year finishes up with harvest spanning from mid-August to October, followed by shelling and sizing. Only then is the crop, representing 80% of...

A Comprehensive, Living Map of California Almonds

The Almond Board of California (ABC) has partnered with Land IQ, a Sacramento-based agricultural and environmental scientific research and consulting firm, to develop a comprehensive, living map of California Almonds, orchard-by-orchard. This map is the result of over half a decade of research and because Land IQ’s approach does not rely on surveys or extrapolation, it has an accuracy of...

The Skinny on Almond Calories

Recent research from scientists at the US Department of Agriculture, funded by the Almond Board of California, shows that both roasted and unroasted almonds provide fewer calories than thought—and that the number of calories is largely dependent upon the form of almonds. In whole unroasted almonds, 25% fewer calories are absorbed, while roasted almonds offer 17% to 19% fewer calories...