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Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned Cooperative and the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, recently received the “Star Site” designation through Cal/OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) at their Salida Facility. The designation recognizes employers who have voluntarily managed outstanding safety and health programs. Only 63 sites within the state, including Blue Diamond, share the “Star Site” title.

Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food^™, and Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world’s leading almond company, today announced a partnership to transform almond processing byproducts into renewable energy. Divert’s advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure will enable Blue Diamond Growers to turn low-value almond byproducts into renewable energy, while also assisting California in reaching its 2045 net-zero carbon pollution goals.

Blue Diamond Growers, a farmer-owned cooperative and the world’s largest almond marketer and processor, hosted the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie, last Tuesday for an orchard tour and discussion at their Almond Innovation Center^® in Sacramento, California. Joining Under Secretary Bonnie were members of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Division: State Conservationist, Carlos Suarez, Deputy State Conservationist, RaeAnn Dubay, State Resource Conservationist, Jon Gustafson, and Public Affairs and Outreach Director, Jonathan Groveman.

For the second year in a row, Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze^® almondmilk has received “Thailand’s Most Admired Brand” award by BrandAge Magazine. The award, which is based on a rigorous screening process that includes ratings from expert marketers, honors the top choice brands for Thai consumers. Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze^® is currently the number one almondmilk within Thailand. The award recognizes Blue Diamond’s high-quality product and deep commitment to satisfying customers’ desires for plant-based milk.

Blue Diamond Growers, a non-profit farmer-owned almond cooperative, welcomes USDA’s announcement of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding awards and is pleased to announce it has been awarded $3 million in funding that provides essential support for Blue Diamond’s export promotion initiatives. This critical funding will benefit thousands of California almond farmers and their suppliers through international market expansion.