sept-oct-2019

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond officially opened its new manufacturing building in Salida with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. SEPT–OCT 2019 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 20 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 24 CORNERING THE MARKET 28 ADVOCACY REPORT 32 GROWING THE GOODNESS 36 IN YOUR ORCHARD 46 CLASSIFIED ADS Features 6 President’s Corner President and CEO Mark Jansen addresses the 2018 final crop return, the importance of competition, and how it inspires Blue Diamond to raise our performance to achieve success. 10 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Salida a Success Dozens gathered together on a bright, sunny morning in Salida to celebrate the new manufacturing building that stands proud with industry-first technologies. 24 The New Face of Almond Breeze ® ® in the UK Stepping away from the traditional Almond Breeze ® ® packaging for the first time ever, the cartons now sport an over-sized almond splashing into a pool of creamy almondmilk. 32 Kelli Evans Gushes on Young Leader Program Graduate of the 2019 Blue Diamond Young Leader Program Kelli Evans explains how the program is a can’t-miss opportunity for other young growers and leaders. 3 S E P T E M B E R – O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9