Latest Almond Stories

HUGHSON, Calif., April 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cenergy Power, one of California's leading commercial solar developers, has completed a 586 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system for Hughson Nut at their 50,000 square foot almond processing facility in Hughson, California. Hughson Nut is a market-leading almond processor for the confectionary, bakery, cereal, health and snack food industries. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120406/LA83607) The newly constructed 586 kW solar...

MODESTO, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Heart Association (AHA) has certified almonds with its signature Heart-Check mark to signify that they are a heart-healthy food.(1) This symbol is the most consumer-trusted nutrition icon appearing on packaged foods -- in fact, one study found that more than half of shoppers use the mark as a deciding factor when choosing to purchase a new product.(2) Consumers can now easily identify almonds as smart choice for their heart...

Living Light Culinary Institute, a gourmet raw food school on the Mendocino coast of northern California, announces the winners in the Hot Raw Chef Sweet Valentine Video Recipe Contest. Grand Prize Winner Callie England’s valentine recipe is a gluten-free, low-glycemic raw vegan dessert, "One Bite Strawberry Cheesecake Pops." Runner up Jennifer McClelland, a Living Light graduate, is pioneering raw foods in China. Jeevi, “The Laughing Chef,” captured hearts to win the...

The total U.S. retail sales of dairy alternative beverages are estimated to have reached $1.33 billion in 2011. New market research report "Dairy Alternative Beverages in the U.S.: Soy Milk, Almond Milk, Rice Milk and other Dairy Milk Alternatives" provided by Packaged Facts has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd. London, UK (PRWEB) January 11, 2012 Today a large number of alternative food products carry the potential to enter the U.S. market at a later date on a...

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Financial portfolios are not the only portfolios that yield a return on investment, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association about the Portfolio Eating Plan (PEP).(1)( )The dietary approach is referred to as the "portfolio" eating plan because it includes a variety of heart-healthy foods, such as almonds.(2) The study is the( )fifth installment in a series of studies confirming the...

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling Blue Diamond's plant expansion plan "the largest single capital expenditure in the cooperative's 101 years," Chairman of the Board, Clinton Shick, told his fellow almond growers at their annual meeting that the board's decision merited long hours of due diligence because of an acute sensitivity about the board's "stewardship over your assets." He also added that it would reap the largest incremental returns to growers who seek a secure...

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers heads into 2012 powered by growth in all business segments, new product launches and a manufacturing expansion plan to support its global business, according to President and CEO Mark Jansen who addressed the cooperative's grower-owners at their 101st annual member meeting. It achieved a record sales year of $825 million and, based on current growth trends, is slated to be a billion dollar business within the next two to...

MODESTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, World Diabetes Day, marks a global effort for awareness and education about the disease, which is expected to affect 8% of the global population by 2025. Adopting healthy eating habits is high on the list of recommendations for diabetes prevention and management.(1) In fact, multiple recent scientific studies have shown that a healthy diet that includes almonds every day shows promise in helping to improve certain...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a 15-year capacity expansion strategy, Blue Diamond Growers' Board of Directors approved a plan to purchase 88 acres located at North Washington and Fulkerth Road in Turlock, California. The capacity expansion plan includes ongoing operations at the Sacramento and Salida-based plants with upgrades planned at both facilities. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090608/SF29633LOGO) The Turlock location will serve as the...

Two recent studies have shown that a common food source can aid in the fight against diabetes, suggesting that including almonds in the diet of a Type 2 diabetic can help to regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels reported by diabeticlive.com. Tampa, FL (PRWEB) September 10, 2011 Studies Show that Almonds Help Regulate Blood Glucose: Today, almost 26 million Americans — adults and children — have been diagnosed with diabetes. By 2025, that number is projected to rise to...