Blue Diamond Growers

Blue Diamond Growers Partners with Big Ten as the Athletic Conference’s Official Snack

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”

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  • Blue Diamond Growers, the world’s leading almond marketer and processor, today announces a partnership with the Big Ten collegiate athletic conference as the “Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference.”
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  • This makes Blue Diamond almonds a smart snacking choice without sacrificing flavor.
  • “But Big Ten sports are more than just a game – collegiate athletic programs inspire both the players and fans.
  • “We are thrilled to announce Blue Diamond Growers as the Official Snack of the Big Ten Conference,” said Tyler Kupper, Vice President of Sponsorships at the Big Ten Conference.

Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Receives Food Logistics 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Food Logistics named Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Blue Diamond Growers, the recipient of the 2024 Rock Stars of Supply Chain Award in the Lifetime Achievement category. The prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions made by Schult to global supply chains throughout his career.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier this month, Food Logistics named Steve Schult, Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Blue Diamond Growers, the recipient of the 2024 Rock Stars of Supply Chain Award in the Lifetime Achievement category.
  • The prestigious award recognizes the significant contributions made by Schult to global supply chains throughout his career.
  • "Steve is an exemplary leader and advocate for resilient supply chains, manufacturing and California almonds," said Brian Barczak, Chief Global Supply Officer.
  • The award honors company leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the supply chain space and go above and beyond to improve food safety, enhance efficiency, and disrupt supply chain disruptions.

Blue Diamond Introduces New Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Blue Diamond, the world’s leading producer and marketer of almonds, announces a new addition to its selection of Almond Breeze products with the launch of Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend .

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  • Blue Diamond, the world’s leading producer and marketer of almonds, announces a new addition to its selection of Almond Breeze products with the launch of Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231221353454/en/
    Blue Diamond Introduces New Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend (Photo: Business Wire)
    Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend combines the delicious flavor of the best California almonds with the creaminess of oat for a dreamy, dairy-free milk for any occasion.
  • “Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend not only provides a great taste and creamy texture, but it is also a healthier alternative to other oatmilks.”
    A one-cup serving of Almond Breeze® Almond & Oat Blend contains only 4g total sugar, 45 calories, and 450mg of calcium, with 30% less sugar* and 50% fewer calories* than the national average of the leading original oatmilk brands.
  • Almond Breeze® Original Almond & Oat Blend will be available in grocery stores and major retailers beginning January 2024.

Minister O'Regan announces the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced the appointment of Angela Talic and the reappointment of Paul Moist to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) as members representing employees.
  • From 2012 to 2014, she served as the Vice-President at Large of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada.
  • "The Canada Industrial Relations Board is trusted and respected by employers and unions right across this country.
  • Angela and Paul's appointment and reappointment to the Board will serve it well in the years to come."

Global Plant-Based Food Market Set to Exceed $75 Billion by 2028, Fueled by Health and Sustainability Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, November 13, 2023

The global plant-based food market is expected to witness robust growth, crossing USD 75 billion in market size by 2028, up from USD 41.06 billion in 2022.

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  • The global plant-based food market is expected to witness robust growth, crossing USD 75 billion in market size by 2028, up from USD 41.06 billion in 2022.
  • Rising Demand for Dairy and Meat Alternatives: The global market for plant-based foods is being fueled by the increasing need for dairy and meat alternatives.
  • Health and Environmental Benefits: Plant-based foods are gaining popularity due to their advantages for human health and the environment.
  • 3D Printing Plant-Based Meat: 3D printing technology is gaining traction in the plant-based food market, particularly for meat alternatives.

Blue Diamond Growers 113th "Growing Together" Annual Meeting Highlights a Year of Resilience

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Friday, November 17, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 113th Blue Diamond Growers "Growing Together" Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 in Modesto, Blue Diamond Growers' CEO, Kai Bockmann, reflected on his first ten months in the leadership role by acknowledging significant challenges faced by growers and the world's largest almond cooperative.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 113th Blue Diamond Growers "Growing Together" Annual Meeting on Nov. 15 in Modesto, Blue Diamond Growers' CEO, Kai Bockmann, reflected on his first ten months in the leadership role by acknowledging significant challenges faced by growers and the world's largest almond cooperative.
  • To help counter these challenges, Blue Diamond Growers is advancing an aggressive strategic growth plan to navigate the marketplace conditions and drive substantial growth.
  • "I'm confident Blue Diamond will deliver great prosperity and a sustainable future for our growers, employees, their families, and the communities we call home."
  • In conjunction with the Annual Meeting, the Blue Diamond Growers 2023 "Growing Together" Annual Report is now available on the Blue Diamond website at www.bluediamond.com .

Blue Diamond Growers applauds USDA's Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP)

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Monday, October 23, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned almond cooperative, applauds United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), which will provide much needed investment in U.S. agricultural export promotion initiatives with direct benefits to California almonds. Nearly 70 percent of California almonds are exported worldwide.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned almond cooperative, applauds United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP), which will provide much needed investment in U.S. agricultural export promotion initiatives with direct benefits to California almonds.
  • Blue Diamond has been involved in export promotion for over 100 years.
  • "Opening and accelerating markets is essential to sustaining California almond growers, who face some of the highest agriculture production costs in the country," said Alicia Rockwell, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Blue Diamond Growers.
  • Blue Diamond appreciates the priority USDA continues to place on this important partnership and continued support of California almond growers.

TMF at Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to Increase 4% on November 1, 2023

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Friday, September 29, 2023

The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on November 1, 2023, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase by 4%.

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  • The West Coast MTO Agreement (WCMTOA) today announced that on November 1, 2023, the Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will increase by 4%.
  • Beginning November 1, the TMF will be $35.57 per TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) or $71.14 per forty-foot container.
  • PierPASS launched the OffPeak program in 2005 to reduce severe cargo-related congestion and air pollution on local streets and highways around the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.
  • During that year, the terminals received $295 million from the TMF to operate off-peak gates.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

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  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.

Potash Emerges as an Important Component for Global Food Production

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Potash is used in a wide variety of areas and most commonly refers to a group of potassium-rich minerals and chemicals. It is the vital ingredient to produce fertilizer and is widely used in the agricultural industry to boost crop yields and support plant growth. The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI). It accounts for approximately 95% of the global agricultural potash. Potash also helps to improve the quality of crops by enhancing their flavor, color, and texture. As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production. Overall, according to data published by the Business Research Company, the global potash market size will grow from USD 22.04 Billion in 2022 to USD 23.03 Billion in 2023, while at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. Sage Potash Corp. (TSX-V: SAGE), The Mosaic Company (NYSE: MOS), Intrepid Potash, Inc. (NYSE: IPI), Nutrien Ltd. (NYSE: NTR), ICL Group Ltd. (NYSE: ICL)

Key Points: 
  • The most common type of potash is Muriate of Potash (MOP) derived from potassium chloride (KCI).
  • As a result, the market value projections for potash are positive, with the global demand for potash expected to increase due to the growing population and the need for increased food production.
  • "The disruption at the Port of Vancouver has resulted in the curtailment of production at our Cory potash mine and if prolonged could also impact production at our other potash mines in Saskatchewan.
  • ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.