After more than 100 years in farming, and 50 in the almond business, the Billings family had done a lot to bring laser focus to its business. But still it lacked a direct connection to its end customers, the people eating its products.
Three years ago the family was struck by an idea that just might do the trick: Why not start producing almond milk or almond butter?
The result was something else entirely. Now the family business, Delano-based Billings Ranches, is among the only companies in the world producing organic almond yogurt.
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