The favorable weather enhanced pollination. Following a historical trend, grower price is expected to fall due to the record large crop. The reserve is used to regulate the volume of almonds flowing to the market. Guthion has been used by California almond growers to treat major almond pests including the Peach Twig Borer and Navel Orange worm. In the past year, domestic sales appear to have benefitted from recent research findings that suggest that ample consumption of almonds, and certain other nuts, provides several health benefits.
Almonds are low in saturated fat, and like all plant food sources, are cholesterol free.
Recent studies at Harvard University suggest that a low-calorie diet containing ample fat from almonds, other nuts, and olive oil is effective for weight loss, and weight loss maintenance. Researchers at the University of California at Davis have also reported that almonds may help reduce colon cancer risk, and that almonds and other nuts may beneficially affect blood cholesterol levels and can reduce the risk of having a second heart attack. In addition to these health benefits, almonds are also available in a variety of cuts and forms that lend themselves to several innovative menu items when eating away from home or at home. As expected, the ABC has been promoting their product as a healthy, great-tasting, affordable, and convenient food item. Apparently the message is getting through to many people, given the recent increases in per capita consumption.