Achieving sustainable management and efficient use of water resources through groundwater recharge and outreach
Abstract: California’s variable climate compounded by the effects of climate change has long been a concern for permanent crops such as almonds. Given that groundwater provides up to 60% of agricultural water supplies in dry years, and must support agricultural, environmental, and urban demands, there is a strong public benefit in maintaining healthy aquifers. California’s […]
Importaco Terra’s efforts in regenerative and sustainable agriculture achieved the First Spanish Almond to obtain an FSA Silver level
Abstract: Importaco is an international food company specialized in the production of nuts and mineral water. It was founded in 1940 and is currently one of the largest producers of nuts and dried fruits in Europe and the second largest mineral water group in Spain. Our corporate purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being, guaranteeing […]
Creating collaborative TRAILS to sustainable nuts
Abstract: Our project submission is more than a decade of establishing and implementing programs to improve the environmental and social impact of almonds, cashews and hazelnuts. Most recently, we have taken this experience and pushed ourselves further by launching dedicated sustainability strategies with 2030 targets focusing the highly specific challenges of each supply chain: Cashew […]
QR Blockchain Traceability Project
Abstract: Pomona Farming encountered challenges in our world’s production of traceable, clean nutritious food; therefore, our company set out to raise the standard. Pomona invests in every step of the process to ensure we provide sustainable solutions to produce the highest quality of food. Creativity and dedication are poured into our farming practices, we focus […]
#Shared_Responsibilty, Promoting the Sustainability Journey of Suppliers in the Nuts & Dried Fruit Sector
Abstract: Nutwork, located in Hamburg, Germany, is a leading private label supplier of nuts and dried fruits to major retailers in Germany and Europe. Through its vast supplier network in over 60 countries, Nutwork imports more than 34,000 MT each year. Sustainability is a core element of Nutwork’s business model. Our vision is to become […]
Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Abstract: The Blue Diamond Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP) is a science-based program of best practice information designed to optimize almond orchard management while minimizing risk of negative environmental and social impacts. This program provides a financial incentive to Member-growers who choose to participate. The practices involved in the OSIP are selected by Blue Diamond […]
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds Energy Transformation 2030
Abstract: Wonderful Pistachios and Almonds is a proud, longstanding member of INC, part of The Wonderful Company —recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal for its work culture and commitment to sustainability. One of the world’s largest single processors of nuts, the vertical integration of our business has enabled us to implement a wide range […]
OPTIMOLL program – internal proposal management
Abstract: Moll Marzipan, located in Berlin, Germany is one of the biggest producers of marzipan/persipan in the world. More or less 50% of our production is raw masses. The other 50% is ABC from all kind of nuts except peanuts. We have about 100 employees. In 2012 we started our OPTIMOLL program. This program is […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project (https://thealmondproject.com/) is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. By building a coalition of farmers, scientists, brands, technical service providers, processors, and customers, we’re implementing and testing a variety of soil health practices on almond farms […]
Stahmann Webster Leading Harvest Sustainability Framework
Abstract: Taking decisive action now to have a positive impact on global and Australian agriculture, Stahmann Webster is committed to proactively work to meet and comply to the Leading Harvest Australia Farmland Management Standard Est. 2023. Our pledge to produce safe and healthy foods will now be strengthened by our commitment to our communities and […]
Innovative Advanced AI Robotics Systems for Beekeeping to Safeguard Bees and Ensure Food Security
ABSTRACT: Project’s Background Bees are indispensable to global ecosystems and agricultural productivity, particularly in the nut and dried fruit industry. As primary pollinators, they play a critical role in the reproduction of plants, including almond trees, which rely heavily on bee pollination for successful crop yields. However, bee populations are under threat, with an estimated […]
Treehouse Biochar Project
ABSTRACT: Treehouse California Almonds has partnered with Sitos Group to launch a first-of-its-kind biochar production facility that will transform almond shells into high-value biochar—an agronomic tool and carbon removal solution—while creating local jobs, advancing agricultural sustainability, and setting a replicable model for the broader agricultural industry. Located in California, the facility is designed to process […]
Energy efficiency through CI-LED technology for hyperspectral Imaging
Introduction: Pioneering Energy-Efficient Solutions In today’s food industry, sustainability and efficiency must go hand in hand. With increasing global awareness of environmental challenges and rising energy costs, businesses are looking for innovative solutions that reduce resource consumption without compromising performance. Our company has taken a significant step toward sustainability by developing a highly flexible sorting […]
Biodiversity and its monitoring in woody crops: a local project with a global impact
Borges integrates biodiversity conservation through environmentally responsible agronomic management. This ambition has led the company to further in its conservation of biodiversity in woody crops through a pilot project on its Mas de Colom estate (Tàrrega), an area of about 70 hectares that alternates productive agricultural land with almond, pistachio, walnut and olive tree plantations, […]
Creating Impact for People and Planet
Abstract: ofi’s sustainability ambition in nuts has gained a new momentum with the launch of Almond, Cashew and Hazelnut Trails in the past years focusing on the 2030 sustainability targets for these products. ofi continued to create impact for the people who produce our food, for communities and for the environment. In this application we […]
Vann Bros / Vann Family Orchards Sustainability Program
Abstract, Impact and Outcomes: Vann Bros and Vann Family Orchards have embarked on numerous sustainability projects, which are currently in progress and continually evolving. We take pride in our pioneering role in the California Almond Industry with the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) 3.0, achieving a 100% Gold rating through third-party audited assessments. These practices encompass […]
The Almond Project
Abstract: The Almond Project is a multi-year, farmer-led partnership created to identify more sustainable farming methods and pave the way towards a more resilient future for almonds. This coalition is highly unusual in the industry because it has gathered stakeholders across the supply system working together pre-competitively to evolve the industry as a whole. We […]
BDG Climate-Smart Program
Abstract: Through funding from the newly launched USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities Program, farmer-owners of the Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) cooperative planted cover crops in over 17,000 acres (6,880 ha) of almond orchards —covering an amount of land larger than the island of Manhattan. This is the first phase of a 5-year, $45 million project designed […]
Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Abstract: Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) by Masterpack Group is a transformative preservation method that adjusts the gas composition within packaging to significantly enhance product shelf life and maintain quality. By fine-tuning the levels of gases such as carbon dioxide, which retards bacterial growth, and optimizing oxygen levels to prevent microbial proliferation and oxidative reactions that […]