Podcast Episodes

Episode 80: Mike Sonke's Almond Journey

Episode 80

Mike Sonke joined the Journey to share his perspective as a farmer and grower rep. He also is active with the Almond Board of California (ABC), serving on both the Technical & Regulatory Affairs Comm…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Almond Byte, May 2025: Latest on Tariffs, Outreach in Turkey and Morocco

Highlights from May's Global Update, from the Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team at the Almond Board of California, detail the latest in the complex world of tariffs, examining the recent 9…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 79: Almond Marketing Insights with Craig Duerr

Episode 79

Craig Duerr joined the Almond Journey Podcast to talk about marketing almonds around the world. Duerr has over 25 years of experience in marketing almonds, first with the Almond Board of California, …

Published on 4 months ago

Marketing Bulletin: Creating an "Avocado Toast" Moment for Almonds

In April's Marketing Bulletin, Laura Morin of the Almond Board of California shares the story behind the Board’s first major food service collaboration—a spring promotion with Smoothie King, the worl…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 78: Almond Advocacy with Mallorie Hayes

Episode 78

Mallorie Hayes joined the Journey to discuss the importance of storytelling, outreach, and education to consumers, legislators, and key stakeholders. During this conversation, she shares her journey …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Almond Byte, April 2025: New Protocol for Japan, EU's New "Vision"

In this episode of the Almond Byte, the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team highlights two major regulatory developments shaping almond exports.

First, a major mi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 77: Almond Genetics and Variety Development with Chuck Fleck

Season 1 Episode 77

Chuck Fleck joined the Journey to discusses the latest in almond genetics and variety development. Fleck is the director of horticulture research at Sierra Gold Nurseries. During this conversation, h…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Almond Byte, March 2025: Tariff Updates, Morocco and Turkey Market Progress

March’s Almond Byte brings you the latest insights from the Almond Board of California’s Global Technical and Regulatory Affairs team. This month, ABC made waves at Gulfood 2025, connecting with key …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 76: Three Board Members Share Their Almond (Board) Journeys

Episode 76

Justin Morehead, Christine Gemperle and Darren Rigg all joined the Journey to share about their involvement with the Almond Board of California (ABC). These industry leaders discuss why they’ve decid…

Published on 6 months ago

Episode 75: Before You Plant Your Next Orchard with James Chinchiolo

Episode 75

Fourth-generation farmer James Chinchiolo grows primarily cherries and walnuts in Linden, California. He has two blocks that he’s looking to re-plant and he is considering planting almonds. In this e…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago