Almond supplier


We supply almonds from California (USA), which represents about 80% of the global production. Other origins include Spain, Australia, Italy and Chile.

Most common types of almonds we supply are:
  • Nonpareil
    • Soft shell, light colour, high suture opening
    • Medium, flat shape, smooth surface
  • Fritz
    • Semi-hard shell, good shell integrity, low suture opening
    • Small, medium plump shape, fairly wrinkled surface
  • Carmel
    • Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening
    • Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface
  • Butte
    • Semi-hard shell, light colour, smooth surface, low suture opening
    • Small, short plump shape, wrinkled surface
  • Monterey
    • Hard shell, smooth surface, low suture opening
    • Large, long narrow shape, deeply wrinkled surface
  • Padre
    • Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening
    • Small, short wide shape, wrinkled surface

Qualities we can offer include:
  • Standard Sheller Run ​
  • Select Sheller Run
  • Fancy
  • Supreme
  • Extra No.1

*Sizes can range from 16/18 to 36/40 (kernels per ounce).​

Almond preparations and forms

Whole almonds
​Natural or blanched almonds 

​Common specification:
Processor or customer specifications for blanched almonds

​Typical applications: 
Natural, roasted or flavoured snacks
Embedded or enrobed in chocolate
Ingredients for confectionery,
energy bars, bakery
Sliced almonds
Natural or blanched​ almonds

​Common specification:
Thick: 1.5–1.8 mm
Regular: 1.1–1.4 mm
Thin: 0.7–1.0 mm
Extra Thin: 0.5–0.7 mm

Typical applications:
Topping for salads Ingredient for cereal Coating for savoury dishes garnishing for baked goods, desserts
Slivered almonds
Blanched

​Common specification:
Regular: 3.0–5.0 mm
Medium: 4.0–6.0 mm

Typical applications:
Roasted or flavoured snacks Ingredient for baked goods, cereal Texture for confectionery Topping for prepared foods, salads
Diced almonds
Natural or blanched

​​Common specification:
Large: 28/18 ........28/64" & 18/64" (11.1 & 7.1 mm)
Medium: 22/8......22/64" & 8/64" (8.7 & 3.2 mm)
Small: 12/8 ..........12/64" & 8/64" (4.8 & 3.2 mm)
Fine: 8/0 .............. 8/64" (3.2 mm)

Typical applications:
​Topping for dairy items, baked goods Coating for ice cream bars Filling for bakery or confectionery Crust for meats, seafood
*We can also offer other preparations such as crushed almonds and almond flour upon request.