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Case
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Reference no. HLT15-21-21-1035C
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Alessandro Lanteri (Hult International Business School (London Campus))
Published by: Hult Publishing
Originally published in: 2021
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Almond farming; Antifragility; Droughts; Strategy; Uncertainty; VUCA
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Abstract

Already tested by years of disruptive weather (droughts and freezes), environmental (bee colony collapse disorder), market (price fluctuations), and political (strikes and international tariffs) events, the almond industry came under pressure for its water-intensive farming methods as water was becoming scarcer in California. In this turbulent context, the small Buenaventura almond farm must rethink its strategy to survive in the long run.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in Jan-19.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
California

Featured company

Buenaventura Farm (Fictional)
Type:
Self-owned
Industry:
Agriculture
Other keywords:
Almond farming

Featured protagonists

  • Matt Buenaventura (male), Co-owner and director
  • Bill Buenaventura (male), Co-owner and manager
Teaching note
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Reference no. HLT15-21-21-1036TN
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Alessandro Lanteri (Hult International Business School (London Campus))
Published by: Hult Publishing
Originally published in: 2021
Length: 10 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract

Already tested by years of disruptive weather (droughts and freezes), environmental (bee colony collapse disorder), market (price fluctuations), and political (strikes and international tariffs) events, the almond industry came under pressure for its water-intensive farming methods as water was becoming scarcer in California. In this turbulent context, the small Buenaventura almond farm must rethink its strategy to survive in the long run.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Settings

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in Jan-19.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
United States
Location:
California

Featured company

Buenaventura Farm (Fictional)
Type:
Self-owned
Industry:
Agriculture
Other keywords:
Almond farming

Featured protagonists

  • Matt Buenaventura (male), Co-owner and director
  • Bill Buenaventura (male), Co-owner and manager

Related

Teaching note
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Reference no. HLT15-21-21-1036TN
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Alessandro Lanteri (Hult International Business School (London Campus))
Published by: Hult Publishing
Originally published in: 2021
Length: 10 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details