Almond Market Update: Expect Tight Transition into Crop Year 2018
The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....
A Culture of Innovation: Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zone to Achieve Goals
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. -Steve Jobs Spring is upon us! As work continues in the orchards and growers assess the progress of the trees after bloom, Blue Diamond wants grower-owners to know our thoughts are with them. It was, yet again, another challenging bloom as...
Celebrating World Water Day
Blue Diamond’s 3,000-plus growers are committed to the long-term viability of the resources needed to sustain their family farms. March 22 is World Water Day, designated by the United Nations to focus attention on the importance of water and the sustainable management of water resources. In honor of its...
Almond Market Update: Shipments and Commitments Exceed Prior Year
The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....
Current Freeze Conditions Impacting California Almond Growers
California almond growers are facing a challenging week ahead as temperatures are expected to drop below freezing, threatening damage to blooming orchards and developing crops. All almond varieties are at significant risk for loss when overnight temperatures reach 28 degrees and below. While the conditions can vary from the...
Almond Market Update: Industry Shipments and Overall Demand Rising
The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....
The Value of Partnerships
With 2018 now underway, I want to first wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year! Last year was an exciting one for Blue Diamond and I am energized for what this year will offer the cooperative, our grower-owners and the almond industry. The partnerships Blue Diamond has built...
Almond Market Update: Global Consumption Continues to Increase
The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....
Almond Market Update: Current Price Levels Good for Market Demand
The position report from Blue Diamond’s Global Ingredients Division is available. Each month I will share the industry report covering the state of the crop supply, shipments, and domestic and export market status for the month and over the prior year....
Partnering for Growth, Leading the Way
Blue Diamond is an incredibly valuable business and our grower-owners know that second only to their land and trees is their ownership stake in the cooperative. Grower-owners have a responsibility to ensure the business is well run and the most important action is to elect a strong board of...