may-jun-2020

CORNERING THE MARKET Global Ingredients in the Age of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is having a dramatic impact on people’s lives, global commerce and supply chains. Blue Diamond has taken on the challenge of this drastically altered time and is successfully navigating the current situation. Through teamwork, quick adaptation to new technology, and taking advantage of our strong industry relationships, we have continued to keep manufacturing operations, sales and distribution of almonds safely running. Sales directors and customer service representatives have kept close ties with both Blue Diamond ’s customers and operations teams to ensure that all contracts are serviced. The team is diligently working to make sure the highest levels of support are offered to customers. Blue Diamond International Sales Reaction to COVID-19 Over the last few months, the almond industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Blue Diamond , which sells to over 90 countries worldwide, has had to quickly adjust to a myriad of different governmental reactions to contain the virus, requiring the business to be agile and adapt to different challenges. Fortunately, Blue Diamond is well placed to navigate through this crisis. With worldwide logistics severely impacted, there is close contact with banks, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and, of course, customers to continue to ship almonds worldwide. With existing well- established relationships throughout the logistical chain, these connections and long-term partnerships as well as market knowledge allow Blue Diamond to work through roadblocks and get products shipped. India experienced some unique issues. There was significant confusion with different governmental agencies Blue Diamond Growers does not endorse or verify statements made by advertisers within this publication. 2 4 A L M O N D F A C T S