A Canadian Food & Grocery Profile

At the request of the almond industry, a Federal Marketing Order for almonds was established in 1950.  At that time, it dealt primarily with compliance issues, and accordingly, was called the Almond Control Board.  While compliance is still a crucial part of its activities, the Board now engages in production, nutrition and market research, advertising and promotion in domestic and international markets, quality control and statistical analysis and dissemination.