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Almond Board of California

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Almond Board of California
1150 Ninth St., Suite 1500
Modesto
CA 95354
United States
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When you use almonds in your formulations, you’re not only adding great taste and nutrients; you’re adding a versatile ingredient that consumers demand. Almonds bring the perfect balance to any product, and people are eating them right up. In fact, since 2006, almonds have been the number one nut used in global new product introductions.* So go ahead and serve up some extra appeal with your next product, just make sure almonds are in.
 

*Innova Market Insights, Global New Products Report, 2011.



Articles On Food Ingredients First
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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS

Leveraging legumes: Andfoods’ CEO talks fermentation that “milks” alt-dairy from pulses

26 Mar 2024 --- Last week, Food Ingredients First reported on the New Zealand start-up Andfoods’ innovative plant-based milk extraction technology from seeds or “pulses” of... Read More

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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS

Vegan and “healthier” confectionery trends spotlighted, while fun and floral flavors command attention

20 Mar 2024 --- “Healthier” innovation in confectionery historically has meant “less sugar” being used in an ingredient list. However, recent innovations center more on... Read More

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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS

Non-dairy alternative formulators eye hybrid concepts and dairy price parity as innovation proliferates

28 Feb 2024 --- Globally, non-dairy alternative innovations are gaining traction, with a spike in consumer interest in ethical and sustainable F&B aligning with their health goals. Once... Read More

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FOOD INGREDIENTS NEWS

Starbucks China introduces savory pork-flavored latte to celebrate Lunar New Year

23 Feb 2024 --- In a bold move to capture the essence of Chinese New Year celebrations, Starbucks has unveiled a new pork-flavored drink — the “Abundant Year Savory Latte” —... Read More

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BUSINESS NEWS

Dawn Foods completes acquisition of Royal Steensma

07 Feb 2024 --- Global bakery manufacturer and ingredient supplier Dawn Foods has acquired Royal Steensma, a family-owned bakery ingredients manufacturing company headquartered in Leeuwarden, the... Read More




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NPEW 2024 live: Strong, well-balanced cocoa powder range with less bitterness and sugar

19 Mar 2024 --- Fatemeh Khadem, senior technical services manager at Cargill Cocoa & Chocolate, dives into the newly-launched cocoa powders that help customers reduce sugar and bitterness. Some also pair well with oat and almonds for alternative dairy chocolate beverages. 

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Almond Board of California: How almond co-products are helping tackle food waste

14 Mar 2024 --- Dr. Josette Lewis, chief scientific officer at ABC, takes a deep dive into the zero-waste practices of the almond industry, centering on almond co-product utilization. California almond farmers are finding ways to put the hulls, shells and trees to productive use across a range of other industries, including as livestock feed, upcycled materials and even as a future food ingredient. 

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Almond Board of Australia talks diversification of almond products in a growing market 

07 Nov 2023 --- Joseph Ebbage, market development manager at the Almond Board of Australia, provides an overview of the country’s almond industry, which has grown significantly in recent years. He sees opportunities for almonds as an ingredient due to its versatility and associated health benefits. Based on the organization’s research, Ebbage highlights strong NPD with almonds, such as ready-to-eat meals, sauces and other savory dishes, to add protein and texture. 

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Bösch Boden Spies highlights importance of sustainability, reliable sourcing and customized services 

01 Nov 2023 --- Kristin Thees, business development manager at Bösch Boden Spies details the company’s cooperation with its suppliers in sustainability, reliable sourcing and customized services, culminating in the joint participation with its partners at the ANUGA trade show, held recently. Together with its partner Blue Diamond, Bösch Boden Spies launched snack almonds with new flavors, such as salt and vinegar and a “Bratwurst style.”

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Leveraging chicory root fiber and pea protein to align with consumer trends

21 Aug 2023 --- At IFT FIRST, Cosucra Inc. presented a creamy oat and almond beverage and a biscuit cookie. The prototypes address key consumer needs, such as increasing the protein content of plant-based dairy alternatives and the desire for “permissible indulgence.” Frank Truong, general manager, explains how the company is tapping into synergies between pea protein and chicory root fiber.




Technical Papers
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Perfecting Plant-Based Yogurts

11 Mar 2024 --- Of all the options available for plant-based yogurt formulation, almond ingredients are emerging as the most preferred due to their nutritional benefits, functionality and flavor properties. Almond butter and almond protein give manufacturers the ability to create tasty non-dairy yogurts with simpler labels that consumers will love.This Technical Paper is from Blue Diamond Almonds.

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From Research to Reality: Global Consumers’ Ideal Chocolate Bars

26 Jul 2021 --- Chocolate chefs from the US, UK and Mexico used survey responses from the Almond Board of California’s 2020 Global Chocolate Study to create “ideal chocolate bars” for consumers, revealing both regional nuances and global commonalities. See how developers can bring research on consumer preferences for almonds and chocolate to life.

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Formulating with Almonds: Key Development Considerations for R&D

09 Nov 2020 --- Consumers continue to snack throughout the day in place of three large, dedicated mealtimes, fueling the growth of snack products that span dayparts and occasions. Explore how different almond forms offer endless solutions, shelf life benefits and opportunities for healthy nutrition for all types of consumers.

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Snacking Hybrid Innovations Meeting Consumer Demand

02 Jun 2020 --- As consumers become increasingly adventurous with their food choices, snack products have evolved to include new hybrids and unusual combinations. Learn why hybrids were identified as one of the 2020 top ten food trends by Innova Market Insights and discover new global product examples utilizing California almonds a key ingredient.

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Crunch on This: California Almonds Turn Chocolate into a Snacking Standout

16 Mar 2020 --- Almonds remain the number one ingredient in global consumers’ ideal chocolate products, with these products rated as tastier, more energizing and more premium.1 As on-the-go snacking continues to rise in popularity, manufacturers can seek opportunities with chocolate snack development that can span all-day with help from California almonds. Global Chocolate Study, Sterling Rice Group, 2018.




Ingredient Focus
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11 Mar 2019 | Almond Board of California

Snacking Trends

Globalization is sparking the consumer’s curiosity to discover new food and drinks, and that includes a curiosity for novel snacks. Since eating plant-based is becoming mainstream,... Read More

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18 Feb 2019 | Almond Board of California

Snacking

Globalization has sparked in consumers a curiosity to discover new flavors, food and drinks. At the same time, growing awareness about the role of nutrition in overall health is prompting... Read More




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NewsBite Podcast (Jan 9 - 12): Analyzing almond market, Olam pursues IPO

13 Jan 2023 --- This week’s NewsBite episode spotlights various ongoing crises amid war and the effects of climate change. Meanwhile, prices of eggs increased significantly, rose massively, the UK revealed plans to ban single-use plastics, and the palm oil industry pushed back against EU regulations.

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Formulating for Success: Functional Food & Skin Health

19 Jul 2021 --- Demand for functional food continues to grow with more and more consumers looking for foods with a specific health benefit. Join Swati Kalgaonkar, Associate Director, Nutrition Research Programme at the Almond Board of California and Lu Ann Williams, Global Insights Director at Innova Market Insights as they highlight this growing trend, exploring demand for food with skin health credentials, and how developers can respond using California almonds.

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Inside 2025 Californian almond sustainability commitments

23 Jan 2019 --- California’s almond farmers and processors have publicly committed to four new goals that build on decades of previous achievements and further demonstrate the industry’s commitment to growing almonds in better, safer and healthier ways, while protecting local communities and the environment. The Almond Orchard 2025 Goals set industry-wide targets in the areas of water efficiency, zero waste, pest management and air quality, in a state that produces 80 percent of the world’s supply of almonds. Almond Board of California President and CEO, Richard Waycott stresses how sustainability has been a key pillar for almond growers in the state for 30 years. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Richard about the commitments, the criticism of the sector during the drought and the current turbulence in international trade.




Webinars
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Innovating to Future-Proof Your Chocolate Products

29 Mar 2023 --- As consumers look to maximize the value of purchases, manufacturers must consider the motivations that will solidify chocolate products as a permissible indulgence. From new taste and texture experiences to personal wellbeing and planetary health, confectionery product development can answer consumer needs. In this presentation, Lu Ann Williams of Innova Market Insights and Chocolatier Angela Borah discuss how to redefine the value of confectionery products using almond ingredients in innovative and appealing ways. Chocolate category and consumer data, inspirational recipe concepts, and informed tips on ingredient selection and application illustrate a future for chocolate products as consumers continue to navigate lifestyles in flux.

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The Cutting Edge of Better-for-You Chocolate

17 Mar 2022 --- Indulgence is an essential element of confectionery products, but how can manufacturers also answer the call for "better for you" chocolate products without compromising on taste and texture? Chocolate category and consumer data from Innova Market Insights and the Almond Board of California indicate multiple ways "better for you" formulations are leading to compelling product claims. View examples of new product development and inspirational recipe concepts that demonstrate how to stay at the cutting edge of the confectionery category.

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Ingredients for Success with Plant-Based Yogurt Alternatives

08 Jul 2021 --- As demand for plant-based, dairy alternative products continues to accelerate worldwide, consumers are focusing on their choices: not only great taste and texture but cleaner, easier-to-understand labels as well. Developing spoonable yogurt alternatives with almond, oat and other plant-based protein sources requires multifunctional ingredient solutions that can address these consumer needs and overcome formulation challenges. In this timely webinar, Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco will share useful insights about the global market for plant-based spoonable yogurts and show how CP Kelco can help you unlock nature-powered success through innovation with its unique portfolio of sustainably sourced and produced ingredients.

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Craveable Combinations: The Rise of Snacking and Confectionery Hybrids

28 May 2020 --- The popularity of products that cross the snacking and confectionery categories has grown in recent years, with more and more products featuring a sweet twist alongside healthful ingredients. Additionally, consumers are purchasing indulgent comfort foods to help deliver joy during difficult days of at-home confinement caused by the spread of the coronavirus. The Almond Board of California’s 2018 Global Chocolate survey shows that four out of five global consumers say chocolate is their favorite snack or one of their favorites when they are looking to indulge. Moreover, Innova Market Insights identified hybrids as one of its top ten trends for 2020, evidenced by consumers continuing to enjoy products that offer on-the-go indulgence.

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Stabilizing Dairy Alternative Products with Nature-Powered Solutions

09 Oct 2019 --- Plant-based proteins have the market buzzing, with food and beverage innovations arriving frequently on store shelves. But formulating beverages with alternative protein sources—whether soy, almond, oat, pea or rice – can present challenges, especially in meeting consumers’ expectations for taste, texture and visual appeal. In this timely webinar, Innova Market Insights and CP Kelco share useful insights about the global dairy alternatives market, the key challenges when formulating these products, and how KELCOGEL® Gellan Gum – a nature-based, fermentation-derived ingredient – serves as a unique, multifunctional solution in the product developer’s toolkit.




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