Almonds

Commodity Overview

The fruit of the almond is a drupe, consisting of an outer hull and a hard shell with the seed, which is not a true nut. Shelling almonds refers to removing the shell to reveal the seed. Almonds are sold shelled or unshelled.

Characteristics

Appearance: Light tan shell
Flesh: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Flavor: Sweet and Bitter
Size: 1+3⁄8–2+3⁄8 in long
Color: Tan
Shape: Tear drop shape
Suggested Preparations / Tips: Greate snack by itself or used in baking li>
Commonly Cooked: Used in baking
Served Raw: Yes
Seed: Brown seed coat, cream colored meat
Availability: Year-round
Additional Notes: United State, Spain, Australia
Reference: Wikipedia

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In the Backroom

Almonds are also grown for other industries for Almonds Oil and Almond Milk

Western Fresh Marketing Services Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Importer

Location HQ:

Fresno, 93711 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears, Figs, Pears

ASM OF MEXICO

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker, Exporter

Location HQ:

Culiacán Rosales, 80040 Sinaloa

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

ExportFranco S.A. B.I.C.

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Business Type:

Exporter

Location HQ:

Portoviejo,

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit

MGI Produce a dba of Marc Glassman Inc

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Business Type:

Retailer

Location HQ:

Cleveland, 44130 Ohio

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Papaya Produce and Groceries

Overview (4) (0) (1)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48228 Michigan

Berries:

Blueberries, Raspberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears, Figs, Grapes

Joseph A Cimino Food Brokers Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Liverpool, 13090 New York

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Greengenes Produce LLC

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Tulsa, 74115 Oklahoma

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Supremo Produce

Overview (5) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Escondido, 92029 California

Citrus:

Lemons, Oranges

Tropical Fruit:

Avocados

Cooking Vegetables:

Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Carrots, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries

Oppy - Visalia

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Visalia, 93291 California

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Tropical Fruit:

Kiwifruit

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

Develop 360 LLC

Overview (1) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Broker

Location HQ:

Davenport, 33837 Florida

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries

Citrus:

Melogold

Almonds

Almonds

Commodity Overview

Characteristics

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