“It is rare today to have a market that is as promising as the almond market”

“It is rare today to have a market that is as promising as the almond market”

In the middle of September, the almond harvest is in full swing. The small nut, which until a few years ago had completely disappeared from the French agricultural landscape, is gradually regaining ground to meet the demand of a rapidly expanding market. François Moulias, Managing Director of the Compagnie des Amandes, takes stock of the development of this nascent sector and the opportunities it offers.

A weak French supply in the face of an ultra-diversified market
Today, the French consume more than 40,000 tonnes of almonds per year. This is a great potential for development when we know that French production is close to 1,700 tonnes. “The French almond orchard currently covers 2,300 hectares. When it is mature at the end of the sixth year, it will have a harvest potential of 2,300 tonnes. The French offer is therefore weak, in the face of an ultra-diversified market.”

Pour lire l’article dans son intégralité, consultez “It is rare today to have a market that is as promising as the almond market” (freshplaza.fr). Article publié le 19 septembre 2024.