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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.

Blue Diamond Resorts Earns Six Magellan Awards for Exceptional Hospitality and Innovation

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Diamond Resorts is proud to announce that it has been honored with an impressive total of six Magellan Awards in 2023 by Travel Weekly, a renowned and trusted source in the travel industry.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Diamond Resorts is proud to announce that it has been honored with an impressive total of six Magellan Awards in 2023 by Travel Weekly, a renowned and trusted source in the travel industry.
  • These accolades, comprising four Gold and two Silver distinctions, highlight the company's exceptional contributions to the hospitality sector, particularly in guest experiences, technological innovation, successful marketing campaigns, and elevated accommodation options.
  • "These achievements are a reflection of the dedication of our entire team, who are deeply committed to creating innovative experiences that enhance our offerings and enrich the guest journey," stated Jordi Pelfort, President of Blue Diamond Resorts.
  • Blue Diamond Resorts is honored to be acknowledged by such a prestigious organization.

Colorful Prime Day Deals Announced for Cookware, Electrics, Utensils, and Cutlery

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The Cookware Company, a global leader in the housewares industry and the innovators of healthy, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, is thrilled to announce incredible deals for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11.

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  • The Cookware Company, a global leader in the housewares industry and the innovators of healthy, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, is thrilled to announce incredible deals for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 10 and 11.
  • The Cookware Company is offering Amazon exclusive, once-a-year deals on several best-selling items across many of its cookware brands: GreenPan, GreenLife, Blue Diamond, and OXO.
  • Deals include discounts up to 50% off on colorful customer favorite kitchenware products including cookware, electrics, cutting boards, and cutlery.
  • Included in the USA Prime Day Deals are:

Blue Diamond Resorts and West Indies School of Hospitality Forge Transformative Partnership

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Monday, September 11, 2023

MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an innovative initiative aimed at raising the standards of hospitality education across the Caribbean, Blue Diamond Resorts and the West Indies School of Hospitality (WISH) have officially forged a strategic partnership.

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  • MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an innovative initiative aimed at raising the standards of hospitality education across the Caribbean, Blue Diamond Resorts and the West Indies School of Hospitality (WISH) have officially forged a strategic partnership.
  • Established in 2021, the West Indies School of Hospitality has swiftly risen as a notable institution in hospitality education.
  • Building on its achievement of awarding over 1,000 scholarships to hospitality workers in 2022, WISH envisions a substantial increase in impact through this innovative partnership with Blue Diamond Resorts.
  • For more information about the West Indies School of Hospitality and Blue Diamond Resorts, please visit www.bluediamondresorts.com or www.wishgrenada.com .

TISE announces Blue Diamond as first private market client

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Monday, August 21, 2023

SAINT PETER PORT, Guernsey, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has announced that Blue Diamond Limited, the leading garden centre group based in the UK and Channel Islands, has joined its new private market service, TISE Private Markets.

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  • SAINT PETER PORT, Guernsey, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has announced that Blue Diamond Limited, the leading garden centre group based in the UK and Channel Islands, has joined its new private market service, TISE Private Markets.
  • Blue Diamond Limited becomes the first company to join TISE Private Markets.
  • Cees Vermaas, CEO of TISE, said: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Blue Diamond as the first client of TISE Private Markets.
  • Having joined TISE Private Markets, Blue Diamond has full control of their dedicated market, from onboarding shareholders to scheduling auction events and managing registers.

TISE announces Blue Diamond as first private market client

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Monday, August 21, 2023

SAINT PETER PORT, Guernsey, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has announced that Blue Diamond Limited, the leading garden centre group based in the UK and Channel Islands, has joined its new private market service, TISE Private Markets.

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  • SAINT PETER PORT, Guernsey, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has announced that Blue Diamond Limited, the leading garden centre group based in the UK and Channel Islands, has joined its new private market service, TISE Private Markets.
  • Blue Diamond Limited becomes the first company to join TISE Private Markets.
  • Cees Vermaas, CEO of TISE, said: "I am extremely pleased to welcome Blue Diamond as the first client of TISE Private Markets.
  • Having joined TISE Private Markets, Blue Diamond has full control of their dedicated market, from onboarding shareholders to scheduling auction events and managing registers.

Blue Diamond's New Honey Butter Almonds Hitting Shelves for a Limited Time Only

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

For the next six months, Honey Butter Flavored Almonds will be available at Walmart and the Blue Diamond Nut & Gift Shops, as well as through our online store at www.bluediamondstore.com/ .

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  • For the next six months, Honey Butter Flavored Almonds will be available at Walmart and the Blue Diamond Nut & Gift Shops, as well as through our online store at www.bluediamondstore.com/ .
  • Inspired by the popular Korean Honey Butter Chips, these snack almonds boast a velvety smooth blend of honey and buttery flavor.
  • "Honey Butter Almonds were proudly developed by Blue Diamond's R&D scientists to create the perfect flavor balance.
  • Honey Butter Almonds are high in antioxidant Vitamin E, have 5g protein per serving, and are ketogenic and kosher certified.

Blue Diamond Growers Launches USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Program

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers launched its USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Program with its 3,000 grower-owners this week. The program is a major step in expanding the use of climate-smart practices in almond orchards.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Diamond Growers launched its USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Program with its 3,000 grower-owners this week.
  • The initial launch of the Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program offers almond growers no-cost seed and a financial incentive for implementing cover crops and/or conservation cover on their land.
  • The USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Program further extends Blue Diamond's current Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP).
  • For more information on Blue Diamond Grower's sustainability efforts, please visit bluediamond.com/sustainability .

Prime Day Cookware Deals Announced

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Monday, July 10, 2023

The Cookware Company, a global leader in the housewares industry and the innovator of healthy, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, is thrilled to announce incredible deals for Amazon’s Prime Day on July 11 and 12.

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  • The Cookware Company, a global leader in the housewares industry and the innovator of healthy, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick, is thrilled to announce incredible deals for Amazon’s Prime Day on July 11 and 12.
  • The Cookware Company is offering Amazon exclusive, once-a-year deals on several best-selling items across many of its cookware brands: GreenPan, GreenLife, Blue Diamond, OXO, and Merten & Storck.
  • The company has developed a one-stop virtual look book for media containing deal pricing, high resolution images, and product information for all brands: https://www.prime-cookware-co.com/ .
  • Included in the USA Prime Day Deals are:

Sunwing celebrates awards season in paradise as two leading hotel partners in destination, Blue Diamond Resorts and RIU Hotels & Resorts, are recognized for multiple prestigious awards this year

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Friday, June 9, 2023

TORONTO, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing is pleased to shine a light on resort partners Blue Diamond Resorts and RIU Hotels & Resorts for receiving a number of well-deserved accolades presented by TripAdvisor® and Forbes.

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  • TORONTO, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunwing is pleased to shine a light on resort partners Blue Diamond Resorts and RIU Hotels & Resorts for receiving a number of well-deserved accolades presented by TripAdvisor® and Forbes.
  • As two of the most respected and globally recognized platforms beloved by the travel community, the TripAdvisor® Travellers’ Choice™ Awards and Forbes recognize excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry.
  • This year, 45 properties under the Royalton Luxury Resorts , Planet Hollywood Hotels & Resorts , Mystique by Royalton , Memories Resorts & Spa , Grand Memories Resorts & Spa , Starfish Resorts , RIU Hotels & Resorts and RIU Palace Resorts brands were acknowledged, some of which earned the Best of the Best Award, the highest honour from Travellers’ Choice™.
  • “We’re thrilled to celebrate our valued partners at Blue Diamond Resorts and RIU Hotels & Resorts who continue to receive recognition from our customers, which is reflected in this year’s Forbes and TripAdvisor® Travellers’ Choice™ Awards,” says Samantha Taylor, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Sunwing.