Almond Facts, May-June 2023
This issue of Almond Facts highlights crop updates from Kai Bockmann, President and CEO, the launch of our NEW Thin Dipped Almonds, and Blue Diamond Growers’ team members serving our communities.
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What's Inside
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President's Corner
Kai dives into highlights from INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress he attended in May, and provides information on water in California, OSIP incentives, and a brief crop forecast. Read Story -
Blue Diamond Introduces NEW Chocolate “Thin Dipped Almonds”
Thin Dipped Almonds hit Walmart shelves this May and come in two delicious flavors: Double Dark Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel. Try this tasty new product that contains half the sugar of the average chocolate covered almond! Read Story -
Blue Diamond Volunteers to Serve Grant Recipients
Dozens of Blue Diamond employees spent a day volunteering for a “Day in the Dirt” helping one of our grant recipients in Sacramento prepare their youth community garden, while others served at the Love Stanislaus County (another grant recipient) events to brighten the community! Read Story -
Time to Consider
Blue Diamond Regional Manager, Trent Voss discusses three crucial components of the spring/summer seasons: irrigation, hull split, and leaf analysis. Read Story