Sales & Products

South Valley Farms is unique to the almond industry because we sell only the almonds that we grow on our own farm. This makes us your single source from field to delivery. We work closely with our customers around the globe to understand their needs and consistently deliver premium quality product to them. Our experienced logistics team will coordinate your shipments providing timely deliveries, accurate documentation, and first-class customer service.

Our Products

We grow many almond varieties available in kernel form. This includes Nonpareil, Monterey, Carmel, Butte/Padre, Aldrich, and Wood Colony. Our kernels are recognized around the world by the most discerning buyers for quality and consistency.

Inshell is available in Nonpareil and other selected varieties. The consistency of our product draws many buyers to the South Valley Farms brand.

We are recognized in markets around the world as a high-quality supplier. If you have a specific need, we can work with you to develop a custom specification to perfect your product.

Product Packaging Options

50 lb Cartons

2200 lb Tote Bags

2200 lb Fiber Bins

50 lb Inshell Sacks

California Almond Varieties

Aldrich

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Carmel type

SHELL

Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening

NUT

Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface

Butte

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Mission type

SHELL

Semi-hard shell, light color, smooth surface, low suture opening

NUT

Small, short plump shape, wrinkled surface

Carmel

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Carmel type

SHELL

Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening

NUT

Medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface

Fritz

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Mission type

SHELL

Semi-hard shell, good shell integrity, low suture opening

NUT

Small, medium plump shape, fairly wrinkled surface

Independence

CLASSIFICATION

Nonpareil type, California type

SHELL

Soft shell, light color, high suture opening

NUT

Medium, flat shape, smooth surface

Mission

CLASSIFICATION

Mission type

SHELL

Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening

NUT

Small, short wide shape, dark brown, deeply wrinkled surface

Monterey

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Carmel type

SHELL

Hard shell, smooth surface low suture opening

NUT

Large, long narrow shape, deeply wrinkled surface

Nonpareil

CLASSIFICATION

Nonpareil

SHELL

Soft shell, light color, high suture opening

NUT

Medium, flat shape, smooth surface

Padre

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Mission type

SHELL

Hard shell, good shell integrity, no suture opening

NUT

Small, short wide shape, wrinkled surface

Price

CLASSIFICATION

California type

SHELL

Soft shell, dark brown color, rough surface, high suture opening

NUT

Small, short narrow shape, fairly wrinkled surface

Sonora

CLASSIFICATION

California type

SHELL

Soft shell, dark brown color, rough surface, high suture opening

NUT

Large, long narrow shape, light color, smooth surface

Wood Colony

CLASSIFICATION

California type, Carmel type

SHELL

Soft shell, good shell integrity, fair suture opening

NUT

Long and flat medium, narrow shape, slightly wrinkled surface

USDA Grades of Shelled Almonds

To learn more about almond grades, visit the technical tool kit.

Forms

Whole Natural or Blanched

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS

USDA grades for natural almonds; processor or customer specifications for blanched almonds

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Natural, roasted or flavored snacks
Embedded or enrobed in chocolate
Ingredients for confectionery, energy bars, bakery
Inputs for processing

Sliced Natural or Blanched

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS THICKNESS

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 savory dishes
Garnishing for baked goods, desserts

Slivered Blanched

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS THICKNESS

Regular: 3.0-5.0 mm
Medium: 4.0-6.0 mm

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Roasted or flavored snacks
Ingredient for baked goods, cereal
Texture for confectionery
Topping for prepared foods

Diced Natural or Blanched

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS

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
Coating for ice cream bars
Filling for bakery or confectionery
Crust for meats, seafood

Meal or Flour Natural or Blanched

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS

Coarse ground
Fine ground
(Grinders and screens determine particle size)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Sauce thickener
Ingredient filling for confectionery
Flavor enhancer in bakery
Coating for fried foods

South Valley Farms offers Natural Kernels and Inshell only, at this time.