California Almond Forecast Down 3.5 Percent

New information is out, NASS has estimated the 2019 Californian Almond crop at 2.2 billion pounds, bringing the once estimated crop of 2.5 billion pounds down by 12 percent. Effects were felt throughout the industry the moment the estimate was announced, and almost immediately one could stipulate what market reaction would ensue. The industry had […]

Published: 4th July 2019

May Almonds shipment report

One more month is in the books and California has now compiled 5 record shipment months out of 10 so far with May setting a record of 178 mm pounds.  Domestic shipments flattened out while export shipments improved drastically compared to last season by roughly 20 mm pounds.  The major export markets that saw impressive […]

Published: 13th June 2019

The California Almond Board March Position Report

The California Almond Board has released the Almond Position Report with shipments of +184.9 million pounds compared to last year 193.9 million pounds for a decrease of 4.6 percent.

Published: 11th April 2019

Turkish Apricot Update 04/04/2019

2018 Crop · Exports in March were 8,386 tons, compared to 7,807 tons last year, an increase of 7.5% ·

Published: 4th April 2019

Widespread frost is forecast through the apricot growing regions from tonight

It is anticipated that 30% of bloom has set, leaving fruit-lets that are highly susceptible to frost, even -1 or -2 C can cause damage.

Published: 22nd March 2019

California Almond Board has released the February Almond Position

The Almond Board of California has released the February Almond Position Report with shipments of  +186.9 million pounds compared to 190.1 million pounds last year for a decrease of  1.7% percent. Domestic Shipments      +58.71 million pounds   +8.7% ( new record) Export Shipments:          +128.54 million pounds                -5.7% The crop year to date shipments from […]

Published: 12th March 2019

Record January Californian Almonds Shipments

The Almond Board of California has released the Position Report with shipments of  209.61 million lbs   compared to 193.50 million   pounds last year for an Increase of  8.3% and a New Record. DOMESTIC:  Shipped 64.30 million lbs for an increase of 8.5% over last year EXPORT:   Shipped 144.31 million lbs for an increase of 8.2% over […]

Published: 12th February 2019

Pecan Market Update

The pecan market has remained soft in the beginning of 2019. A significant amount of contracting took place in the first half of January, but many buyers are still waiting on market development. The US harvest of pecans is still projected to be reduced from crop estimates due to weather issues in the eastern and […]

Published: 11th February 2019

South African Field Report 8.2.19

Vine fruit Weather conditions have been very good until first week February. Rain is forecasted for the next few days and it may reduce the crop size. Impact on quality will depend on the period the product will be exposed to the rain. We will provide update soonest. The product that has been dried is […]

Published: 11th February 2019

Californian Walnuts... The January 2019 shipments versus the January 2018 shipments on an inshell equivalent were up 28%

WALNUT MARKET AND CROP UPDATE- January 2019 Domestic – January 2019 shipments versus 2018 shipments  on an inshell equivalent were up 26% Export – January 2019 shipments versus 2018 shipments on an inshell equivalent were up 28.5% . Key Market Shipments:  January 2019 versus January 2018 Inshell UAE: 13.75 Million vs 2.59 Million for an increase […]

Published: 11th February 2019