Almond Crop Update & Outlook

The information contained herein was prepared between late September and October 2025. USA. As of this report, the industry was facing uncertainty over the size of this year’s crop. The USDA NASS Objective Estimate projected a 3.0 billion lbs. (1.36 million metric ton) crop. However, according to the September Almond Board of California Position Report, […]

The impact of almond supplementation on oxidative stress biomarkers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Oxidative stress, an imbalance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidants, contributes to chronic diseases. Almonds, rich in vitamin E, polyphenols, and monounsaturated fats, exhibit antioxidant potential, though their overall effects on oxidative biomarkers are unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate almond supplementation’s impact on these biomarkers in adults. Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed, Scopus, and […]

Almond Shell Utilization in Next-Generation Biocomposite Packaging: A Review

Background: The profound use of polyethylene-derived packaging materials has generated significant environmental problems with its non-degradability. The necessity of sustainable substitutes has resulted in intensive research on bio-based packaging materials. Almond shells are the byproduct of almond production, either discarded or burned in the almond industry. Scope and approach: Almond shells have potential food packaging […]

Evaluation of the crop sequence boundary (CSB) dataset for field boundary mapping and spatial overlap analysis supporting pesticide risk assessment

Accurate delineation of field boundaries is essential for translating pixel-level remote sensing data into actionable field-scale agricultural decision-making. This study evaluates the accuracy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Sequence Boundaries (CSB) dataset, which derives crop field polygons from eight years of Cropland Data Layer (CDL) data by analyzing crop rotation history […]

Enrichment of Rice Flour with Almond Bagasse Powder: The Impact on the Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Gluten-Free Bread

Almond bagasse, a by-product of almond milk production, is rich in fibre, protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and bioactive compounds. Its incorporation into food products provides a sustainable approach to reducing food waste while improving nutritional quality. This study explored the impact of enriching rice flour with almond bagasse powders-either hot air-dried (HAD60) or lyophilised (LYO)-at […]

Efficacy of a continuous Dean flow UV-C system in almond milk treatment using computational fluid dynamics and biodosimetry

A continuous Dean flow UV-C system was designed using fluorinated ethylene propylene tubing with UV-C transmission ≈60% wrapped in a serpentine path to improve axial mixing with a Dean number > 140. The microbial inactivation efficiency of the system was evaluated using Salmonella Typhimurium, E. coli O157:H7, Staphylococcus aureus, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, and T1UV inoculated in almond milk […]

Carbon-water coupling in California almond orchards: a multi-scale assessment of ecosystem water use efficiency using eddy covariance and remote sensing

Water use efficiency (WUE) at the ecosystem level is a critical ecophysiological indicator that integrates carbon-water coupling processes and provides essential insights for sustainable agriculture in water-limited environments. This study investigated the dynamics of WUE in California almond orchards, a high-value and water-intensive crop system of global economic significance, by combining eddy covariance (EC) measurements […]