Blue Diamond Amps Up Its Global Ingredients Division

LAS VEGASBlue Diamond Almonds ingredients business recently changed its name from Industrial Products to Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division. The Global Ingredients Division is the largest division within Blue Diamond Growers, and its new positioning reflects its sustained double-digit yearly growth as the dominant global almond supplier.

The name is indicative of the divisions customer base of international manufacturers and brands, unrivaled product offering and innovative, value-add services.

The division also launched a new website that offers unique resources for food scientists and R&D professionals. A special feature is the Almond Center, which includes a matrix selection tool matching different forms of almonds to specific end-use applications. The Almond Center is organized by categoriesconfections, cereal, health and energy bars, bakery, snacks, ice cream and other products.

Transitioning to Blue Diamond Almonds Global Ingredients Division reflects the exciting forward momentum of our business," said Bill Morecraft, the divisions general manager. We serve global brands with a wide range of best-in-class capabilitiesproduction, QA and food safety, global supply and logistics, product development and much more."

The division is benefiting from significant investments from Blue Diamond Growers, its parent organization, in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Turlock, Calif., and R&D Innovation Center under construction in Sacramento. Both are expected to be operational in 2013.