Blue Diamond Almond Facts March-April 2021

Mark Jansen Named “Most Admired CEO” Honoree Blue Diamond Growers President and CEO Mark Jansen was recently announced as one of the most admired CEOs in the greater Sacramento region. Sponsored by the Sacramento Business Journal , the annual recognition program honors top executives who’ve demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, forward-thinking vision and commitment to innovation in their fields. Nominees for the distinction of Most Admired CEO are solicited from the community and then voted on by their business peers. A virtual award ceremony honoring Jansen and the other honorees was planned for April 6 and a special publication showcasing the Most Admired CEO honorees is scheduled for distribution in mid-April. A spotlight about Jansen’s nomination appeared in the February 26 issue of the Business Journal. Jansen took over as President and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers in September 2010. Get to know Mark Jansen, a Most Admired CEO honoree In the News National Almond Day Media Promotion In celebration of National Almond Day on February 16, the Sacramento Blue Diamond campus hosted local ABC affiliate ABC10 television and well-known personality Mark S. Allen to help promote almonds. Live with Kelly & Ryan Morning Talk Show In February, Almond Breeze almondmilk was featured on NBC’s Live with Kelly & Ryan as part of a healthy living segment with Nutritionist Keri Glassman. 11 M A R C H – A P R I L 2 0 2 1