Almond Board of California Website – Drupal 10 Enterprise Platform

Project Overview

A comprehensive, multilingual enterprise website for the Almond Board of California, serving as the primary digital platform for almond industry professionals, growers, processors, and global consumers. The platform features advanced content management, scientific tools, and international market support.

Technical Stack & Architecture

• CMS: Drupal 10 with PHP 8.1+
• Frontend: Custom component-driven theme using Storybook and Twig templating
• Database: MySQL with Redis caching
• DevOps: Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines with Docker containerization
• Search: Elastic Site Search integration
• Multilingual: 12+ language support (EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, JP, KR, ZH, PT, etc.)

Key Features & Functionality

1. Scientific Calculator Tool
   • Almond Moisture Calculator with multi-stage simulation (moisture uptake/loss, sorption isotherms, fracture force, etc.)
   • Built using advanced JavaScript and D3.js for visualization
   • Data export (CSV) for researchers
2. Content Management System
   • 50+ custom Drupal modules and content types
   • Layout Builder with drag-and-drop block management
   • Media library with custom image/video formatters
   • Multi-stage approval and publishing workflows
3. Industry-Specific Features
   • Crop reports and live data
   • Grower tools and calculators
   • Supplier directory and research database
   • International trade and regulatory data
4. UX & Design
   • Component-driven design system using Atomic principles
   • Mobile-first responsive design
   • WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance
   • CDN and caching optimizations
5. Multilingual & International Support
   • 12+ languages fully localized
   • Country-specific content, measurements, and SEO
   • Currency and unit conversion support

Development & DevOps

• CI/CD with automated testing, builds, and deployment via Azure DevOps
• Isolated dev/stage/prod environments
• Code linting with PHP CodeSniffer and test automation
• SSL/TLS encryption, vulnerability scanning, and regular updates

Business Impact

• Expanded global reach across 12+ countries
• Supported scientific credibility with UC Davis research tools
• Became the leading digital hub for almond industry knowledge
• Empowered education for growers, processors, and consumers