Blue Diamond opens a new plant in California to meet global almond demand
Almonds for yogurt toppings, snack bars and cereals will be processed at this plant.
Blue Diamond's new 200,000-square-foot plant opened in Turlock, Calif., on Tuesday, June 18. The company termed the facility "deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910 when the cooperative organized the industry."
Blue Diamond President and CEO Mark Jansen said the plant "supports the significant growth in our global almond ingredients business with a facility that sets new standards for food safety. While increasing our capacity and enhancing our capabilities, we are also able to produce efficiencies that allow us to confidently invest, knowing there is significant payback to growers for their investment.”