CORNERING THE MARKET
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Almond Facts
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A New
Age of
Innovation
The future of almond products
is changing and so are the faces
involved with
Blue Diamond’s
innovation program. Over
the last year, the cooperative
welcomed a dedicated team to
lead and cultivate projects that
will enhance the value of the
brand and bring creative new
products to the marketplace
for customers.
“In my short time at
Blue Diamond
,
I have met many earnest and hard-
working farmers in our co-op who are
dedicated to delivering the highest
quality almonds in the world,” said
Mary Busch, director of innovation.
“I know that with their almonds and
our innovation program, we can enrich
the lives of our co-op members and
families now and in the future.”
Meet the Team
Blue Diamond
is excited to introduce this
new team and give our readers a little
insight on what they each bring to the
cooperative.
Mary Busch,
Director of Innovation
Mary joined
Blue Diamond
in October
2017 and is responsible for developing,
defining, and championing
Blue
Diamond
’s innovation strategy and
process leading to profitable and
sustainable new business. She began
her marketing career in 1994 at
Dial Corporation and has worked
for companies such as Kellogg, PF
Chang’s China Bistro and Spellbinders
Creative Arts.
Blue Diamond Innovation Team: (from left to right) Lucy Montoya, Mary Busch and Sara Holtberg.
