Almond Harvesting in California: A Flavorful Blend of Tradition and Technology

California is the only state that produces almonds commercially, resulting in over 80% of the world’s almond supply. The state’s unique climate and agricultural expertise make it the perfect location for cultivating these nutrient-packed nuts. Almond harvesting is a fascinating process that involves careful planning, precise timing, and cutting-edge technology.  In this blog post, we’ll […]

Posted on August 9th, 2023

Navigating Nut Allergies: The Importance of Being a Peanut-Free Facility

Pile of peanuts with a sign that says "allergy" laying on top of the pile

In the world of food allergies, peanuts are a common culprit, causing distress for over 3 million people in the U.S. alone. For these individuals, navigating the grocery aisles can be a minefield, with the threat of cross-contamination lurking even in products that don’t list peanuts as an ingredient. That’s why the phrase “made in […]

Posted on July 7th, 2023

Celebrating Earth Day: How Maisie Jane’s Invests in Sustainable Almond Farming

Earth crystal glass globe ball and growing tree in human hand, flying yellow butterfly on green sunny background.

The theme for Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet.” This theme highlights the need for increased investment in sustainability and climate action, as well as the importance of collective action towards building a more resilient and sustainable future for all. The focus is on encouraging individuals, businesses, and governments to make smart investments […]

Posted on April 12th, 2023

The Countdown To Harvest Begins

It’s that time of the year again. When the shells start to split, it’s almost time to pick, or shake in our case! If you take a stroll down the lanes of an almond orchard right about now, the nuts are speaking to us. A tell-tale sign that harvest is growing near is when the […]

Posted on July 27th, 2021

Berry Coconut Almond Smoothie

Healthy, yet satisfying… One of the things we are constantly striving for at Maisie Janes is choosing and creating healthy food options and combos that are equally delicious. We love experimenting with flavors, like our dark chocolate chipotle almonds that have the perfect amount of kick, or our curry spiced cashews that have such a […]

Posted on April 26th, 2021

Blossom Season Is Here!

As you may have noticed driving around Chico or the surrounding areas, everything is a’bloom! It’s our favorite time of year.  Almond blossoms come from the deciduous tree in the rose family known as Prunus dulcis. They are relatives of the apricot, cherry, peach and plum families.  Our trees will keep producing blossoms until about mid-end […]

Posted on February 20th, 2021

The Buzz on Bees

You may not know this, but almond trees only blossom in California about three weeks of the year in the month of February. Guess what? It’s almost February!   We thought we’d take a moment to share with you why this short time frame would be impossible without the help of our friends, the bees. […]

Posted on January 21st, 2021

Wildfires, Agriculture and Water Wisdom

What you’ve heard on the news this week is true: California is burning again. Historically high temperatures along with lightning strikes (rare for us in NorCal) have created chaotic conditions. Thankfully, the 34 Butte County Lightning Complex fires are being contained as of this writing and pose no threat to the community. So we at […]

Posted on August 25th, 2020

Farm to Table, Now More Than Ever

  Once upon a time, I was a youngster growing up in Brooklyn, New York, in a neighborhood dominated by apartment houses, asphalt and concrete. As such, I never thought about how we got food (other than going to the supermarket), or what food looked like in its natural state. As far as I knew, […]

Posted on August 6th, 2020

Why Squirrels Are Nuts About Nuts…and Other Nutty Fun Facts

At my home, we have—well, I won’t call it an infestation of squirrels, but many uninvited furry guests. They’re cute and entertaining, but they don’t clean up after themselves, and my potted deck garden is where they like to live it up. Which got me wondering about why squirrels are as nutty for nuts as […]

Posted on July 14th, 2020