SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER 2014
Almond Facts 21
International Sales, Warren Cohen and Director of North
American/Ingredient Sales Rich Holmes and their staff
will be showcasing exciting applications for almonds at the
upcoming SIAL Food Show in Paris.
“We are going to emphasize the use of sliced almonds, both
blanched and natural slices,” explained Morecraft. “Europeans
are already used to blanched slices in their baked goods, but
we would like to show them that they could use natural slices
just as easily.”
To accomplish this,
Blue Diamond
is teaming up with Swedish
bakery Almondy, which specializes in almond tortes. The
bakery will be presenting up a few different cakes to showcase
the use of various types of almonds. Their delectable creations
will include an almond cake with blanched almonds, a second
cake covered in milk chocolate and slivered almonds, and a
third cake featuring dark chocolate and diced almonds.
“Europe is a long-established almond market, but we think
there are opportunities to expand the ‘almond horizon’ for
European customers and consumers alike,” said Morecraft.
To read the Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery article
in its entirety, visit: http://www.snackandbakery.com/
articles/87342-blue-diamond-growers-dream-plant-cooks-up-
healthy-almond-snacks