jul-aug-2020

Contents ON THE COVER: Blue Diamond has launched a new range of Almond Breeze ® yoghurts in Spain. JULY–AUGUST 2020 8 FIELD TEAM 10 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 18 CULTIVATING SUSTAINABILITY 22 CORNERING THE MARKET 24 ADVOCACY REPORT 26 GROWING THE GOODNESS 30 IN YOUR ORCHARD 46 CLASSIFIED ADS 6 President’s Corner President and CEO Mark Jansen shares why 2020 is an extraordinary year and that, even with the challenges of the day, it is reassuring to find certainty in Blue Diamond ’s mission and the work that needs to be done. 10 Blue Diamond Elections — Your Voice Matters Exercising your right to vote is one the greatest benefits of being a Blue Diamond grower-owner. Each year you have the opportunity to elect members of the Co-op. Features 23 Launch of Almond Breeze ® Yoghurt in Spain Blue Diamond has launched a new range of Almond Breeze ® yoghurts in Spain, with listings across core Almond Breeze ® milk customers — Carrefour, El Corte Ingles, Auchan. 26 BDG Foundation Announces Scholarship Awards The future of agriculture requires the dedication of a new generation to evolve and meet the needs of the growing global population. 3 J U L Y – A U G U S T 2 0 2 0