may-jun-2019

Contents 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 20 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 22 CORNERING THE MARKET 28 ADVOCACY REPORT 32 GROWING THE GOODNESS 34 IN YOUR ORCHARD 50 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner President and CEO Mark Jansen reflects on the teamwork, dedication, and pride of the cooperative and how these qualities enable Blue Diamond to grow. 11 Salida Plant Awarded “Plant of the Year” by Safe Food Alliance The Safe Food Alliance recognized Blue Diamond’s Salida manufacturing plant as Plant of the Year at its annual Food Safety Conference. 22 Blue Diamond Unveils New Plant-Based Innovation: Almond Breeze Almondmilk ™ Yogurt Alternative Blue Diamond is expanding into the non-dairy yogurt alternative category with Almond Breeze Almondmilk ™ Yogurt Alternative. 32 “A Family of Growers” Campaign Highlights Co-op’s Legacy of Farmers Blue Diamond launched a national campaign focused on the Almond Breeze Almondmilk brand’s relationship with its farmers, legacy of excellence, and commitment to quality. ON THE COVER: Generations of Blue Diamond farming families growing together in success. MAY–JUNE 2019 3 M A Y – J U N E 2 0 1 9