In 2025, 100% of our nuts will come from farms where water is safeguarded.

The problem with nuts and water usage

  • Most of the nuts grow best in areas with a Mediterranean climate where water is often a scarce resource. Its usage has to be optimized and properly shared while preserving local ecosystems.
  • The yield of nuts trees is directly impacted by the quantity of water they receive. In some regions, flooding is used to water almonds, a practice that is not as effective as drip irrigation where water is directed on the roots of the plant. 
  • In parallel, with climate change, producers notice higher risk of extreme weather conditions including both drought and flooding.

In this context, it is key to ensure the nut producers we work with know how to use water efficiently to produce their precious nuts at no cost to their surroundings.

 

Almond orchards in Spain

Our commitment

Our commitment: by 2025, all of the nuts we source will come from farms where water is safeguarded.

We will measure and track the quantity of nuts we source according to the following water criteria : 

  1. Produced with efficient irrigation systems and where producers make irrigation decisions based on the real needs of the trees 

    Efficient irrigation systems include drip irrigation: it delivers drops of water just at the roots of the tree, where it needs it most. With this system, 95% of the water is stored in the soil and available to the tree, versus 75% for less efficient systems such as flooding. 
    Irrigating based on the real needs of the trees is key to avoid over- or under- irrigating.  It is done by calculating evapotranspiration and taking weather updates into account.
  2. Produced without any irrigation, in dry conditions such as many almond orchards in Spain.
  3. Produced in areas that are not considered in high water stress  

We directly engage with some of our suppliers to support farmers safeguarding water.

For example, we have been working with a nuts cooperative and some local engineers during one year the irrigation practices of a group of farmers: measuring their water consumption, their irrigation schedule, the weather events, the soil moisture, the requirements of their trees and analyzing the potential improvements which could be made to increase the quantity of nuts produced per litres of water applied. 

Organic nuts

Organic Chopped Hazelnut Sablage 70/30 2-4mm

Chopped Spanish organic hazelnuts with a thin, crispy layer of caramelized sugar. Just-in-time cracking and medium roasting bring out a fresh nut taste, with light toasted flavors and a warm golden brown color. Deliciously sweet & crunchy!

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Delicious organic almond and hazelnut praliné with an intense nut flavor. A velvety combination of the freshest Spanish almonds and hazelnuts, this medium roasted, 50% praline is tinted vibrant gold. With a balanced, depth of flavour, and a smooth finish.
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Pure Organic Blanched Almond Paste Medium Roasted

Pure 100% organic Spanish almond paste with a beige color. Freshly-cracked, medium-roasted organic Spanish almonds have been finely ground into a paste. A natural way to bring an intense almond taste without sugar. Also called "almond butter". Perfect for non-dairy/vegan alternatives.

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Sustainability at La Morella Nuts