The doors to Blue Diamond’s Turlock plant opened June 18, as California dignitaries and guests became the first to tour a facility deemed to be the largest single almond investment since 1910, when the cooperative organized the industry and created the most recognized almond brand.
According to Mark Jansen, Blue Diamond president and CEO, “The new Turlock 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.”