mar-apr-2019

Contents 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 22 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 26 CORNERING THE MARKET 30 ADVOCACY REPORT 32 GROWING THE GOODNESS 34 IN YOUR ORCHARD 54 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner President and CEOMark Jansen continues to be impressed by the perseverance of farmers. Global trade wars, government bureaucracy and especially weather make resilience a defining attribute of every successful farm. 12 Blue Diamond Expanding State-of-the-Art Facility in Turlock Blue Diamond is delivering on its commitment to manufacturing excellence by expanding its award- winning processing facility in Turlock. 16 Meet Your Newest Regional Manager, Tim Sanchez Let’s give a warm Blue Diamond welcome to your newest Regional Manager, Tim Sanchez. Almond Facts caught up with him to learn a little more about who he is and what he brings to the cooperative. 24 New Almonds & Fruit Elevates Snacking With unique and delicious flavor combinations, Blue Diamond expanded its snack almonds portfolio with the launch of Almonds & Fruit , a distinctive take on traditional trail mix. ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond breaks ground to expand the state-of-the-art facility in Turlock. MAR–APR 2019 3 M A R C H – A P R I L 2 0 1 9