Blue Diamond Growers · Sacramento, CA United States
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Blue Diamond Growers is one nutty business. Some 3,000 California almond growers belong to the cooperative, which is a top global player in the tree nut market. The company sells almonds and almond products, hazelnuts, macadamia, pistachio, and other nuts to food and candy makers, the foodservice industry, and food retailers. Blue Diamond Growers has developed products such as Almond Breeze, an almond-based, lactose-free milk substitute; Nut Thins crackers; and special cuts and flavored varieties of the nuts. The co-op, formed in 1910, sells its products throughout the US and in more than 90 other countries. It operates processing plants, receiving stations, and retail nut stores in California and Oregon. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Blue Diamond Growers Financials
| Company Type | Private - Cooperative Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | August |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $711.2 |
| Employees | 1,100 |
Blue Diamond Growers Executives
20 executives listed for Blue Diamond Growers's Sacramento, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Clinton Shick | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Dale Van Groningen | Network |
| President and CEO | Douglas Youngdahl | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Blue Diamond Growers
Demand is driven by federal agricultural policy programs, food consumption trends, and the grain and oilseed export market. The profitability of individual companies depends on maximizing crop yield and minimizing disease risk. Large companies have advantages in highly automated technologies and access to the latest in seed and crop technologies. Small operations can compete effectively by harvesting heirloom, non-genetically modified (GM), or specialty products. The industry is labor-intensive: average annual revenue per employee (operator and hired laborers) is $100,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Blue Diamond Growers Competitors
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