Harris Woolf California Almonds

What Harris Woolf California Almonds does

Harris Woolf California Almonds (HWA) is an independent, grower-owned, vertically integrated almond processor founded in 1989 through the partnership of Harris Farms and Woolf Farming, with operations headquartered in Coalinga, California. The company sources almonds from a network of over 200 California farms and processes them in-house into a broad B2B ingredient portfolio that includes whole almonds, in-shell almonds, manufactured almonds (sliced, slivered, diced, blanched), almond paste, almond butter, almond meal, almond oil, and a proprietary press-method almond protein powder with 40%+ protein content. Core processing capabilities include optical sorting for precision grading, mechanical hydraulic oil extraction, controlled-temperature processing, and robotics-integrated production lines (optical sorting commissioned in 2019), and the company holds SQF, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, and USDA Organic certifications.

The company's go-to-market is B2B wholesale ingredients, with direct sales teams serving food and beverage manufacturers (including enterprise customers such as Danone North America, Fresh Vintage Farms, and Triple Crown International), foodservice operators, cosmetics manufacturers, and — most recently through the 2025 launch of Almond Milk 2.0 — coffee shops and cafes. Revenue is generated via quote-based bulk ingredient transactions in packaging formats ranging from 30 lb pails to 2,200 lb fiber bins, plus the new shelf-stable Almond Milk 2.0 finished product offered in 6 and 12 carton cases. Pricing on bulk ingredients is not publicly disclosed; Almond Milk 2.0 is listed at $21.49 for a 6 carton case and $41.99 for a 12 carton case (wholesale only).

HWA has expanded from a single-nut commodity processor into a multi-nut ingredient platform: the 2024 launch added cashew, pistachio, hazelnut, pecan, and macadamia butters alongside the established almond butter line, and the 2025 Almond Milk 2.0 launch marks its first finished, branded beverage SKU. The company pairs commercial expansion with a sustainability and supply-chain program — including the 2022 Grower Incentive Program, partnerships with Pollinator Partnership, Xerces Society, and EcoPractices, 31% carbon footprint reduction from 2020, and over 50% renewable energy at facilities since 2023 — positioning its grower-owned, certified supply chain as the central differentiator.

Name

Harris Woolf California Almonds

Legal name

Harris Woolf Almonds

Website

https://harriswoolfalmonds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Harris Woolf California Almonds is an independent, grower-owned, vertically integrated almond processor that supplies bulk almond ingredients — paste, oil, protein powder, meal, manufactured almonds, and almond milk — plus multi-nut butters to global food and beverage manufacturers, CPG brands, coffee shops, and foodservice operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Almond Ingredients & Nut Butters

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing (311911), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuts, Seeds & Trail Mix Snacks (CRADABAF), Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC), Baking Ingredients & Mixes Wholesale (Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Improvers) (AFAIAFAD)

Keywords

• Almond processing
• Almond ingredients
• Nut butters
• Plant-based ingredients
• Bulk wholesale nuts

Headquarters

HQ city

Coalinga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bulk Almond Ingredients: Revenue from selling almond ingredients in bulk quantities (pails, drums, sacks, bins) to food and beverage manufacturers, CPG brands, and foodservice operators. Products include whole almonds, almond paste, almond butter, almond protein powder, almond oil, almond meal, and manufactured almonds (sliced, slivered, diced, blanched).
2. Almond Milk 2.0: Ready-to-use almond milk sold in 32 fl oz shelf-stable aseptic cartons (6 or 12 carton cases) for coffee shops, cafes, and CPG brands developing RTD beverages.
3. Other Nut Butters: Expansion into cashew, pistachio, pecan, macadamia, and hazelnut butters and pastes for the same B2B customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Harris Woolf California Almonds is an independent, grower-owned, vertically integrated almond processor that buys, grows, and processes California almonds into bulk ingredient formats for B2B customers. The portfolio spans almond milk (Almond Milk 2.0), almond paste, almond butter, almond oil, almond protein powder (40%+ protein), whole almonds, in-shell almonds, almond meal, manufactured almonds (sliced/slivered/diced/blanched), and other nut butters (cashew, hazelnut, pecan, pistachio), packaged in bulk quantities from pails and sacks up to truckload deliveries.

Product overview

Harris Woolf California Almonds is an independent, grower-owned, and vertically integrated almond processor offering a comprehensive portfolio of almond ingredients and nut butters. The core product line includes Almond Milk 2.0 (award-winning barista almond milk), Almond Paste, Almond Butter, Almond Oil, Almond Protein Powder, Whole Almonds, In Shell Almonds, Almond Meal, and Manufactured Almonds (ABC's). The company has expanded into other nut butters including Cashew, Hazelnut, Pecan, Pistachio, and Macadamia butters. Products are available in organic and conventional varieties, customizable to unique specifications, and backed by food safety certifications including SQF, Kosher, Halal, Non-GMO Project Verified, and USDA Organic.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Almond Milk 2.0 Barista-grade almond milk engineered for coffee applications, featuring superior frothing capability, dense silky microfoam that holds for 45+ minutes in hot and cold drinks, and 3g of protein per serving, available in 32 fl oz shelf-stable aseptic cartons in 6 or 12 carton cases.
• Almond Paste Premium almond paste made exclusively from almonds with no added ingredients, available in Medium Roast, Light Roast, and Extra Light Roast varieties, used in non-dairy beverages, ice cream, baked goods, and nutrition bars; packaged in 30 lb pails or 450 lb drums with a 12-month shelf life.
• Almond Oil Premium sweet almond oil produced through mechanical extraction without chemicals, available in Unrefined Natural style, used in cosmetics, baking, dressings, marinades, and cooking; packaged in 430 lb steel drums with a 12-month shelf life.
• Almond Protein Powder High-protein, low-fat almond protein powder with 40%+ protein content produced via a proprietary press method, available in Natural, Blanched, and Organic varieties; vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free; used in protein blends, bars, sports nutrition, and food/beverage formulations; packaged in 40 lb sacks with a 12-18 month shelf life.
• Whole Almonds Natural, brown-skin whole almonds sourced from over 200 California farms for snacking, snack mixes, sports nutrition bars, and baked goods; available in 50 lb cartons, 2,100 lb super sacks, or 2,200 lb fiber bins with a 24-month shelf life.
• In Shell Almonds Premium in-shell almonds sourced from California growers and shipped in-shell to minimize chipping and scratching, used for direct snacking and further processing.
• Almond Meal Gluten-free, low-glycemic almond meal for baking and frying applications, available in Natural Diced, Natural Fine, Blanched Diced, and Blanched Fine varieties; packaged in 25 lb cartons with poly liner or fiber bins with poly liner; shelf life up to 18 months.
• Manufactured Almonds (Sliced, Slivered, Diced, Blanched) Precision-cut manufactured almonds including Slivered, Roasted, Diced, and Sliced (Blanched) varieties for cereals, oatmeal, toppings, baked goods, confections, and salads, delivering consistent texture and flavor.
• Almond Butter Smooth almond butter made exclusively from almonds with no added ingredients, used in non-dairy beverages, ice cream, baked goods, and nutrition bars.
• Cashew Butter Clean-label cashew butter with naturally creamy texture and mild, versatile flavor, available in multiple grind options and roast profiles using organic or conventional cashews, with no added oils, stabilizers, or preservatives.
• Hazelnut Butter Premium hazelnut butter with a rich, aromatic, naturally smooth profile, available in multiple grind styles and roast profiles using organic or conventional hazelnuts, with no added oils, stabilizers, or preservatives.
• Pecan Butter Smooth pecan butter with distinctive pecan flavor and functional performance, available in multiple grind styles and roast profiles using conventional or organic pecans, with no added oils, stabilizers, or preservatives.
• Pistachio Butter Bulk pistachio butter with vibrant green hue, naturally rich flavor, and smooth texture, providing functional fats and visual appeal for premium formulations, with no added oils, sweeteners, stabilizers, or preservatives.
• Almond Milk Base Premium almond milk base derived from almond paste for crafting plant-based beverages, providing creamy texture and flexible functionality for plant-based milks, yogurts, cheeses, frozen desserts, and baked goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31% carbon footprint reduction from 2020 baseline
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pollinator PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Woolf supports Pollinator Partnership to promote bee health and pollinator-friendly farming practices. The partnership helps growers establish pollinator-friendly habitats in almond orchards. WoolF Farming, a founding farm of HWA, has planted nearly 200 acres of pollinator habitats including 50 diverse plant species.
• Xerces SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Xerces Society for pollinator health certifications and supporting bee-friendly farming practices among HWA's grower network. Helps growers obtain certifications that qualify them for HWA's grower incentive program.
• California Almond BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHWA participates in Almond Board of California programs including position reports, USDA estimates, and industry sustainability initiatives like the California Almond Stewardship Platform (CASP).
• EcoPracticesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability certification platform through which HWA growers can participate to earn annual bonuses as part of the grower incentive program for sustainable and pollinator-friendly practices.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blue Diamond Growers: Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond cooperative and most direct competitor to HWA, selling whole almonds, manufactured almonds, almond ingredients, and consumer almond products globally. Highly comparable as a grower-owned California almond processor serving both B2B ingredient and consumer channels.
• Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds: Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds (part of The Wonderful Company, formerly Paramount Farms) is a vertically integrated grower-processor of pistachios and almonds with strong branded and ingredient businesses. Comparable as a California-based grower-owned nut processor serving both consumer and B2B channels.
• John B. Sanfilippo & Son: John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) is a publicly traded tree nut processor producing bulk and packaged nuts, nut butters, and snack ingredients for retail and B2B customers. Comparable as a value-added tree nut processor with B2B ingredient and consumer product offerings overlapping HWA's portfolio.
• Mariani Packing Company: Mariani Packing Company is a California-based vertically integrated processor of almonds and other tree nuts, producing bulk and value-added nut ingredients for food manufacturers and snack brands. Comparable as a family-owned, vertically integrated California nut processor competing in similar B2B ingredient channels.
• Diamond Foods: Diamond Foods is a nut-focused branded snack and ingredient company producing nuts, nut butters, and popcorn under the Diamond of California and Emerald brands. Comparable as a nut ingredient and consumer nut product company overlapping HWA's almond and nut butter categories.

Broad incumbents

• Olam Food Ingredients: ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) is a global ingredient supplier providing nuts, dairy, cocoa, and other plant-based ingredients to food manufacturers worldwide. Comparable as a large-scale B2B ingredient platform competing for the same CPG customer wallet with broader category coverage than HWA.
• Cargill: Cargill is one of the world's largest agricultural commodity and food ingredient companies, providing bulk ingredients, plant proteins, and specialty oils to global food manufacturers. Comparable as a broad ingredient platform where Cargill's plant-based protein and oil divisions directly overlap HWA's almond protein powder and oil offerings.
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland): ADM is a global nutrition and ingredient company with significant plant-protein, flavor, and specialty ingredient operations serving food and beverage manufacturers. Comparable as a large-scale ingredient platform competing in plant-based proteins and food ingredients where HWA's almond protein powder operates.
• TreeHouse Foods: TreeHouse Foods is a leading private-label food manufacturer producing nut butters, snacks, and plant-based beverages for retail customers. Comparable as a co-manufacturer and private-label supplier in nut butters and plant-based beverages overlapping HWA's ingredients and finished product capabilities.

Regional players

• Sun-Maid Growers of California: Sun-Maid Growers is a California-based grower-owned agricultural cooperative, similarly structured to HWA's grower-owned model though focused on raisins and dried fruit rather than almonds. Comparable as a long-standing California cooperative business model with vertically integrated processing and global CPG brand relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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