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Southern San Joaquin Valley Almond Symposium
Almond Board Update Bob Curtis, Associate Director, Agricultural Affairs
Jenny Konschak, Industry Relations Specialist June 12, 2013
A Crop of Choice + The Nut of Choice
A Crop of Choice
Almond farming in California is considered by all to be a crop
that is good for the state and the country, and has a long term
comparative, competitive advantage versus other
countries of origin.
The Nut of Choice
The use and consumption of almonds is considered essential
to global importers, manufacturers, product
developers, marketers, retailers and consumers.
FY2013/2014 Program Budget Allocation Chart
Administration 14%
Production Research 2.7%
Environmental Research
1.8%
Scientific Affairs / Nutrition Research
3%
GMDC 73%
TRAC 2%
Industry Services 2% AQFS
1% Corporate Technology 0.5%
210 211 239 292 312 332 304 368 395 411 450 490 547
503 529 582 691 712 653 610
698 866
978 1,022 1,178
1,352
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12
Export Shipments Domestic Shipments Total California Supply Lbs
Steady Growth, Record Shipments Worldwide
Source: Almond Board of California
Mill
ion
Poun
ds
How do we keep ROI attractive for
everyone?
Asia-Pacific, 38%
Western Europe, 35%
Middle East/Africa,
17%
Canada/ Mexico, 5%
Central/ Eastern
Europe, 4%
547
236
157 119 117 94
62 59 48 45 45
Current markets still showing room for tremendous growth…..
FY 2011-2012 Shipments
Top Ten Export Markets
Million Pounds
Source: Almond Board of California
Global Market Development Strategy
• Market Access Focus
Understand general market dynamics and assess growth opportunity Minimize technical and regulatory hurdles that potentially block or slow almond
importation and distribution
• Trade Development and Marketing Focus Provide education and training for importers, retailers, food service, and food
manufacturers optimizing supply side conditions for the sale of snack and ingredient almonds
• Consumer Marketing Focus and Trade Management
Clearly articulate the profile of consumer target(s) Create compelling positioning that uniquely differentiates almonds in the market Execute effective communication plans to reach and influence target consumers Measure results and optimize plans
Almond Growth Opportunity Fueled by Global Trends
Key Trends: • 1 in every 4 people will die of heart disease, and this continues to rise • Nutrition research driving shift in perceptions around healthy diet options • Snacking occasions on the rise as traditional meals are downsized and
more is eaten in between meals • The versatility, portability, convenience, and nutritious good taste of
almonds are a perfect fit with healthy lifestyles
Current Volume* 955 M lbs 2016 Growth Potential 261 M lbs
2016 CAGR 6.2%
Established Markets
* GMDA refresh estimate 2013
Almond Growth Opportunity Fueled by Global Trends
Key Trends: • Urbanization helping to define areas of opportunity • Rising middle class with greater disposable income • Shift to more Western lifestyles with increased consumerism • Higher incidence of diet related chronic disease – heart disease,
diabetes, cancer, obesity • Greater health consciousness and focus on healthy eating
Current Volume* 472 M lbs 2016 Growth Potential 404 M lbs
2016 CAGR 16.7%
Emerging Markets
* GMDA refresh estimate 2013
Almond Industry On-Going Commitment, Research Investment
Nutrition Research
Heart health Type two diabetes Weight management
Industry Research
Environmental Production Almond Quality & Food
Safety
Consumer Research
Market Research
ABC Scientific Research Investment – over $42 million
$21.1
$3.0 $3.3
$14.6
Production Research (1973- 2013)
Environmental Research ( 2003 - 2013)
Almond Quality & Food SafetyResearch (2000 - 2013)
Nutrition Research (1995 - 2013)
Production Research – 1973 to Present
Optimizing agricultural inputs and orchard management
Risk mitigation, integrated approach to pest management, nutrient inputs, horticulture and pollination = Environmental Stewardship
• $21.1 M research investment over 39 years
• FY 2012-13 Budget - $1.14M 36 projects, primarily with
University of California (UC) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) researchers
Includes 5 areas – Horticulture – Entomology – Aflatoxin & Quality Field
Research – Plant Pathology – Pollination
Many co-funded with Environmental and AQ&FS committees
39 Years Funding Production Research
Entomology 20%
Horticulture 51%
Pathology/ Nematology
15%
Pollination 10%
Aflatoxin 4%
FY 12/13
Production Research – Milestones
• 2012 Conference – 40 years of success & contributions
• Substantial decrease in rejects (and aflatoxin risk) to ~> 1%, while also being recognized for environmental stewardship
• Average yield doubled over last 20 years • Advances in water efficiency – Micro
irrigation, multi-faceted irrigation scheduling, regulated deficit irrigation
• Advances in nitrogen use – Increased production efficiency with environmental excellence: Addresses nitrogen / nitrate regulations coming online
• Charted a course for meeting the research and extension needs of our crop
• Partnership with Beekeepers • 2005 Bee Task Force formed • Honey bee health research largest, most
sustained of any commodity organization - $1.4M since 1995
Production Strategic Research Plans and Current Priorities
Sustainable Pest Management Programs: Balancing Production Efficiency, Quality & Environmental Stewardship • Navel orangeworm – pheromone for monitoring and improved mating disruption • Mites • Diseases – late spring and summer diseases • Weeds • Pesticide resistance management • Optimal spray efficiency • Anticipate invasive pests Variety Development and Evaluation • Self compatible • Markers & managing bud failure • 3rd generation Almond Regional Variety Trials Reducing Reliance on Preplant Fumigation • Rootstock evaluation and development • Non-fumigant controls • Diagnostics to determine need to fumigate
Production Strategic Research Plans and Current Priorities
Sustainable Irrigation and Fertility: Balancing Production Efficiency, High Costs / Short Supply & Environmental Stewardship • Water production function • Nutrient budgets Sustainable Orchard Management: Impact of Practices on Orchard Lifecycle and ROI • Irrigation • Fertility • Orchard systems / planting options • Pest management Managing Quality in the Field • Aflatoxin • Concealed Damage
Production Strategic Research Plans and Current Priorities
Pollination Security Addressing Tight Honey Bee Supplies • Honey bee health – Nutrition, germplasm, pests/Varroa mite, pesticide impacts • Blue Orchard Bee – Alternate pollinator • Optimizing pollination / Integrated pollination management, including bee
forage • Self compatible varieties Assure Research and Extension Capacity to Serve Almonds • Start-up funding for UC Cooperative Extension Positions • Almond-pomology farm advisor internships
Environmental Research and Milestones 2003 - 2013
1) Research to develop data for regulatory process - PM10 harvest dust emission factors determined
- Completed Life Cycle Analysis for Energy and Green House Gases in 2012
2) Research to reduce the impact of almond growing on the environment - Harvest dust reduction measured - Fertilizer and spray efficacy increased - Surface water protection measures in place - Fumigant emissions reductions ongoing
Outreach Efforts: - Annual Environmental Stewardship tours for regulators and agr media, recognized by US and state government - Sustainability Program 5 modules launched, based on ABC and UC funded research
Environmental Issues Affecting Almond Production Water Availability
CA water management and conveyance system is unsustainable
Water Quality
Run-off/spray drift impacts Ground Water (nitrate/salts)
Endangered Species Act Reducing Water Distribution Major role in pesticide registration actions Habitat protection, enhancements
Air Quality Dust Ozone (ground level and stratospheric) Diesel emissions Greenhouse gases
Self-Assessment Modules – now online
Existing • Irrigation Management • Nutrient Management • Air Quality • Energy Efficiency • Pest Management
In Development • Water Quality • Ecosystem Services
~ 10% of acreage
assessed
Almond Quality and Food Safety Program
Almond Quality Studies • Shelf Life /Sensory • Storage Condition Studies • Grower influences on Quality
Contaminant Surveys • Pesticide Residue • Heavy Metals • Pathogens • Aflatoxin
Industry Adopted Programs • GAP’s • SSOP’s/ GMP’s • HACCP • Allergen Control in Facilities • Pathogen Environmental Monitoring
13%
44%
8%
13%
15%
7%
2012/2013 Quality/Safety Focus
Analytical Testing/SurveysFood Quality/Functionality ResearchFood Safety Symposium/OutreachComplianceGeneral Food SafetyPasteurization Program Research
Good Agricultural Practices (GAP’s)
GAP’s-Food safety starts in the orchard • 8 “On-The-Farm” practices to minimize
contamination • Documentation / Traceability • H2O Quality • Orchard Floor Management • Soil Amendments • Pest Control • Field Sanitation & Worker Hygiene • Employee Training • Harvest Delivery & Sanitation
Focus on elimination of potential sources of contamination or conditions which could allow bacteria (Salmonella) or mold (Aspergillus = aflatoxin) to grow
ABC Hurdle Approach to Food Safety (Pathogen Control)
GAP’s
• Eight practices implemented at the farm level to minimize the potential for contamination with pathogens or other contaminants
Facility GMP’s
• Form the basis of the ABC Food Safety program at the processing level • Recommended practices to minimize and control sources of
contamination
Pasteurization
• Definitive controls to eliminate pathogens that may be present • Validated processes to ensure a minimum 4-log destruction of
Salmonella bacteria on almonds
Contamination Control
• Programs such as Pathogen Environmental Monitoring (PEM) designed to identify and eliminate sources of re-contamination
Definitive Controls– ABC Mandatory Pasteurization Program
Company or Vendor Consultation with ABC and PA on equipment
PA validation studies
ABC staff (and TERP) support & review
TERP review & determination
Goal is to demonstrate ability to achieve a minimum 4-log
reduction of Salmonella bacteria on almonds
Requires all Handlers to utilize technologies that have been determined to achieve a minimum 4-log reduction of Salmonella bacteria in almonds
• Equipment must be validated by a Board approved Process Authority
Voluntary Aflatoxin Sampling Program (VASP)
VASP – Requires all EU exports meet EU aflatoxin standards prior to shipment (10ppb total / 8ppb B1)
Representative sampling from throughout lots USDA approved labs – Analyze samples and document results ABC – Facilitates process and conducts Handler VASP audits to verify sampling procedures Product with a VASP certificate is only subject to random controls in EU vs. rejection for those without
Nutrition Research 1995 - 2013
ABC tins evolved from 2003 Wien weight loss project
ABC funded research a key part
of the 2003 FDA qualified heart health
claim for nuts
Week
Wei
ght,
kg
9010
011
012
0
0 8 16 24
CHO-LCD (n=33)Almond-LCD (n=32)
Almond PistachioEn
ergy
(kca
l/ser
ving
)0
80
100
120
140
160
180Current Label Value
ABC is very proud of our robust science & consistent results:
• Since 1995 ABC has invested $15 million in sound science to better understand the human health effects of almonds, in particular on heart health, diabetes and weight management
• Scientific research, supported by ABC is often cited by leading authoritative health and nutrition groups as what should be done for other whole foods.
• 92 published papers to date, with 17 more in progress: Nutrition related journals 50 Food science/chemistry 32 Microbiology/immunity/allergy 6 Medical journals 4
30 papers have impact factor > 3.0
December 3 - 5, 2013 Sacramento Convention Center
Almond Board of California Website
www.almondboard.com
The Almond Conference
CASP: California Almond Sustainability Program
• Self-assessment Modules Irrigation Management
Nutrient Management
Energy Management
Pest Management
Air Quality
• Initial emphasis on establishing baselines for current practices
• Goal is to identify areas for improvement and implement change
~ 10% of acreage assessed