So Fresh Vintage Farms' upcycled almond and walnut oils and Mayonnaise are now available through several retailers as well as Amazon and their web site. The company invites consumers and industry partners to join them in supporting a more sustainable food system.

TURLOCK, CA - Fresh Vintage Farms, a leader in sustainable agricultural practices, today announced its innovative initiative to upcycle cosmetically blemished almonds and walnuts, transforming them into high-quality, nutritious oils and condiments. This pioneering effort not only reduces food waste but also provides a vital new revenue stream for California growers.

In the agricultural industry, a significant portion of nuts, while perfectly sound nutritionally and in taste, often do not meet the stringent aesthetic standards for traditional retail channels. These "cosmetically challenged" almonds and walnuts, which may have minor chips, scratches, or breaks, frequently end up diverted from the human food chain, destined for landfills, bird feed, or other non-human consumption markets. So Fresh Vintage Farms recognized this overlooked resource and saw an opportunity to maximize farming yields and champion sustainability.
"We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of this upcycling movement in the nut industry," said [Tommy Tickenoff, Founder of Fresh Vintage Farms]. "Our commitment extends beyond our own orchards; we actively partner with other dedicated producers and growers across California. By purchasing their cosmetically blemished almonds and walnuts, we're not only preventing valuable food from going to waste, but we're also returning funds to growers for products they might otherwise not get paid for."

So Fresh Vintage Farms employs a meticulous process to collect these nuts, ensuring their freshness and nutritional integrity. The nuts are then carefully pressed to extract high-quality, flavorful oils, with the remaining solids processed into nutritious almond and walnut meal. This ensures that the inherent goodness of these nuts - their fresh taste and robust nutritional profile - is fully utilized and brought to consumers.

This initiative delivers a triple win: it provides financial benefits to growers by creating a market for their otherwise unmarketable produce, significantly reduces food waste by diverting nuts from landfills, and offers consumers a fresh, nutritious, and sustainably sourced product.

"Maximizing every yield from the farm is crucial for both economic viability and environmental responsibility," added [Tommy Tickenoff]. "Our upcycling program embodies this philosophy, transforming what was once considered waste into a valuable ingredient that supports a more circular economy within agriculture. We believe this is the future of farming - smart, sustainable, and respectful of our resources."

So Fresh Vintage Farms' upcycled almond and walnut oils and Mayonnaise are now available through several retailers as well as Amazon and their web site. The company invites consumers and industry partners to join them in supporting a more sustainable food system.

About Fresh Vintage Farms
Fresh Vintage Farms is a family-owned agricultural company dedicated to cultivating and processing premium nuts with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quality, and innovation. Based in Turlock, California, the company is committed to responsible farming practices, supporting local growers, and minimizing environmental impact through initiatives like their pioneering nut upcycling program.