Podcast Episodes

Episode 91: Growth and Opportunity in the Almond Industry with Mallvinder Kahal

Episode 91

Mallvinder Kahal joins the Journey to share some of his unique experiences as an almond grower, processor and handler. Kahal is based in Madera County where he farms and started Atlas Almonds in 2020…

Published on 23 hours ago

Episode 90: Farming, Fertilizer and Family Dynamics with Lee Erickson

Episode 90

Lee Erickson joined the Journey to discuss his almond story and experiences buying and building a fertilizer company. We also talk about his industry involvement and lessons learned while working wit…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Marketing Bulletin: Almond Board’s Data-Driven Strategy Sparks Innovation in China

California almonds are making waves in China’s healthy snacking revolution, thanks to a dynamic partnership with Tmall — the country’s largest e-commerce platform. By leveraging the power of key opin…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Episode 89: The Economics of Stewardship with Kabir Tumber

Episode 89

Kabir Tumber joined the Journey to discuss his background in economics and retail, and how that informs him in his current role in supply chain strategy at Blue Diamond Growers. Tumber grew up on a f…

Published on 1 month ago

Almond Byte, October 2025: Tariff Removal in Turkey, Trade and Tariff Updates and More

In the October Almond Byte, get the latest global trade updates from ABC’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. Highlights include Turkey’s removal of retaliatory tariffs on almonds — a pote…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 88: 50 Years as a Pest Control Advisor with Rob Kiss

Episode 88

Rob Kiss joined the Journey to discuss working as a pest control advisor (PCA), some of the current pest risks facing almond growers, and the importance of working together for industry priorities li…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Episode 87: Food Safety with Michelle Penney

Episode 87

Michelle Penney joined the Journey to discuss the importance of food safety in the almond industry. Penney comes from a multigenerational farming family and works as the food safety manager at Del Ri…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Almond Byte, September 2025: India Tax Reduction, EU Deal Details and More

Get the latest on ABC’s global outreach in the September Almond Byte: highlights from China’s International Tree Nuts Conference, India’s big win cutting GST on almonds from 12% to 5%, and movement i…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 86: Pruning and Shaking Equipment with Scott Hermann

Episode 86

Scott Hermann joined the Journey to discuss the latest in orchard equipment, some of the history behind these machines, and the path toward autonomous equipment in the almond industry. Hermann is the…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Episode 85: Building a Career in Almonds with Chris Chavez

Episode 85

Chris Chavez joined the Journey to share his story of not coming from an agricultural background and thriving in a successful career in the almond industry. Today, Chavez is the director of almond tr…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago