may-jun-2020

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond completed work on a 52,000 square foot expansion of the facility in Turlock. MAY-JUN 2020 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 18 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 22 CORNERING THE MARKET 26 ADVOCACY REPORT 30 IN YOUR ORCHARD 46 CLASSIFIED ADS 6 President’s Corner President and CEO Mark Jansen shares what he’s most impressed with about the COVID-19 situation and how clearly it has reinforced the strength of our co-op and our people. 11 Blue Diamond Completes Two Key Expansions The co-op’s long-range strategic vision included two major expansions at the Salida and Turlock facilities in the heart of California’s Central Valley almond growing region. Features 15 Co-op Celebrates Founders Day, 110-year Anniversary Originally known as the California Almond Growers Exchange, Blue Diamond Growers celebrated its 110-year anniversary and recognized May 6 as Founders Day. 22 Almond Breeze ® Expands in Australia, New Look in Spain Blue Diamond launched a new protein fortified Almond Breeze ® product in Australia and new packaging rolled out to Spanish consumers increasing appeal and relevancy of the brand. 3 M A Y – J U N E 2 0 2 0