'Probably the toughest year we've had'

The board conducted a two-month marketing campaign in conjunction with the July 8 theatrical release of the latest Marvel Comics entry, “Thor: Love and Thunder,” featuring Al the Almond in culturally targeted spots in the U.S., India, Italy, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Nutrition research commissioned by the board was picked up by media, including a recently published study that found almond consumption may benefit some gut microbiota functionality. The board continued to tout its efforts to reduce water usage and food waste, including studying the use of almond hulls as a human food ingredient as well as an alternative in animal feed.