California's Almond Industry and the Buzz Around Sustainability
California's almond industry documents its sustainability journey—involving everything from water use to bee protection measures
The California almond industry is committed to continuous improvement and documenting its sustainability journey. Because 91% of California’s approximately 7,600 almond farms are family farms, there are strong community values preserving the land for future generations through environmental stewardship and careful forethought. Almonds are California’s top agricultural export and largest tree nut crop in total dollar value and acreage—a position that comes with great responsibility.
As consumers are increasingly interested in sustainability and the environmental footprint of the foods they eat, the Almond Board of California (ABC) recognizes that it’s important for manufacturers to be able to report on and communicate about their supply chain sustainability. Measurable progress, rooted in thoughtful data collection, can help companies meet their own sustainability goals and relay meaningful values to their consumers.