Almond Board of California

The Almond Board of California promotes high quality almond products and increases the production of almonds. The Almond Board of California seeks to expand the domestic and international markets for almonds through generic public relations, advertising, and other marketing activities. It also tracks almond industry statistics and annually publishes the Almond Almanac.

First Things First: Building a 21st-Century Breakfast

When it comes to breakfast, product developers have to think outside the cereal box and build breakfasts that are convenient and packed with healthful, whole-food ingredients. ...More
April 17, 2012
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber
Image Gallery: A Taste of RCA 2012

All food shows feature product and prototype tastings—but few hold a candle to the innovative edibles on display on at the Research Chefs Association Culinology® Expo. Here’s a glimpse of the fun. ...More
April 6, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Flavor
Almonds Get Heart-Check Mark Approval

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently deemed almonds as a heart healthy food by allowing its Heart-Check Food Certification Program’s Heart-Check mark to be featured on almond packaging. ...More
February 22, 2012
Posted in News, Fiber
RCA Hits Napa

A recent RCA “super-regional” took place the day before CIA's Worlds of Flavor at Cook’s Restaurant in St. Helena, CA. ...More
December 12, 2011
Posted in Blog
Almonds: Deliciously Healthy

One message that’s getting a lot of play lately is that the best way to get nutrition is through foods. Not everyone is a big fan of steamed veggies, but one food that’s hard to resist is almonds. ...More
October 17, 2011 By Lynn Kuntz
Posted in Blog, Bakery / Cereal
Image Gallery: Innovating With Almonds

A primer on almond forms from The Almond Board of California, as well as application ideas developed by Almond Innovation chefs. ...More
September 21, 2011
Posted in Galleries, Bakery / Cereal, Dressing / Marinades, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Almonds Help Maintain Healthy Weight

A diet rich in almonds may help individuals maintain a healthy weight, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases. ...More
August 23, 2011
Posted in News
Stop and Smell the Nut Flours

The average consumer believes nuts come in one of three forms: in a shell, out of a shell, or as a chunky or creamy paste in a jar. Product developers, however, are discovering exciting new applications for a fourth functional nut form: nut flours. ...More
June 17, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Fiber, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
IFT: From Carolina to Baobab and Back Again

Ah… Another IFT, another whirlwind of flavor. ...More
June 16, 2011
Posted in Blog
Spotlight on New Ingredients: IFT Preview

A preview of some of the new ingredients being introduced at IFT 2011. ...More
June 3, 2011
Posted in Articles, Bakery / Cereal, Colors, Fiber, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup