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Two years ago, Blue Diamond established the vision of “Delivering the benefits of almonds to the world,” Jansen recalled.“We will achieve this vision by accelerating our transformation into a global branded food company with dominant marketpositions in consumer brands, foodservice and ingredients. We will deliver economic value to our growers that so farexceed those of other handlers that superior returns are taken for granted.”“Remember,” he said, “When you start something good, it only gets better. And the best is yet to come!”Growers Enjoyed Turlock Tours, Visiting with ExhibitorsAn estimated 500 growers boarded buses to Turlock for a walk-through of the new plant under construction there.Incorporating the latest, food-safe construction and processing techniques and equipment, the plant will be the mostadvanced almond facility in the world, and lowest-cost producer of value-added products.More than 20 commercial businesses displayed farm-related products and services in the exhibit area along with a clusterof Blue Diamond exhibits sampling newproducts sold in the U.S. and around theworld. Among the informational displayswas a preview of Blue Diamond’s new AlmondInnovation Center, nearing completion ina remodeled building on the Sacramentoproperty. It will enable the industry-leadingproduct and process development team todo more development work to meet growingdemand for innovative almond products andcommercial ingredients.IMPROVING SOILPAYS DIVIDENDS:• WATER USE IS LESS• NITROGEN USE IS LESS• LESS DISEASEShur-Crop SUPRA helps toaccelerate the biological break-downof debris & toxins; improving soiltexture, nutrients & health.IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATIONCONTACT BLUE DIAMOND GROWER:Jim Tanioka (209) 769-5627MANUFACTURED IN CALIFORNIA; SINCE 1970.MAIN INGREDIENT: CERTIFIED ORGANICICELANDIC KELPBY LEE KENDER, INC.P O BOX 472, ORVILLE CA 9596524 Almond Facts NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2012