NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2016
Almond Facts
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Almond Breeze Almond
Nog
Makes Holiday
Season Debut
The holidays just got that much merrier for fans of
Blue Diamond’s Almond
Breeze. Almond Breeze Almondmilk Nog
is available at select retailers just in time
for the holiday season. Two limited edition flavors include Classic and Vanilla
Chai Spice, can be found at SaveMart and other locations throughout the
California Central Valley.
Almonds
Lead Nut
Category in
New Product
Introductions
Across Europe
According to Innova Market Insights latest
Global New Product Introductions Report,
almonds are now the number one nut in new
introductions in Europe with a 48 percent
regional share and a new record high of 42
percent globally. Germany, UK and France
follow the United States as the top leading
countries introducing new almond products.
With 4,313 new almond products, Europe
saw a double-digit growth of 16 percent
increase in 2015.
This is the first time almonds have taken
the top spot in Europe with the lead being
particularly driven by increased consumer
demand in the snacks and bars sectors as
well as growing interest in lactose-free and
gluten-free - the leading health claim in
United Kingdom almond introductions. The
demand for almonds can also be attributed
to their role as natural, nutrient-rich
ingredients with appealing taste and crunch
and extensive versatility.
