May-June 2024

CORNERING THE MARKET

Blue Diamond Launches Limited-Edition Ranch Flavored Almonds

Trending Ranch flavor will be a new summertime favorite snack

Blue Diamond has officially launched an exciting, new snack nut flavor: Ranch Flavored Almonds. With cool, zesty herbs and spices, the latest addition to Blue Diamond ’s limited-edition line of snack nuts packs a delicious, ranch-flavored punch. Blue Diamond is a world-class leader in analyzing consumer trends and forecasting the flavors that snackers enjoy. Blue Diamond has established several award-winning additions to its flavor roster in recent years, including the 2023 People Food Award winner Chile ‘N Lime and the 2024 Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award winner, Thin Dipped Double Dark Chocolate, both of which are now permanent additions to the snacking portfolio. Recent research found that 70% of ranch flavor usage occurs outside of the salad bowl, presenting a prime opportunity to introduce a snack nut flavor that consumers are craving across a range of food channels. “We’re so excited to bring a flavor that is loved by so many to our Blue Diamond snack portfolio,” said Maya Erwin, Vice President, Marketing & Innovation, Blue Diamond Growers . “We’re always looking for new ways to incorporate trending flavors into our products,

and with Ranch, we hope our customers feel inspired to take their taste buds to a new level of deliciousness.” Blue Diamond ’s Ranch flavored almonds contain 6 grams of protein per serving and are vegan, kosher, Ketogenic Certified, and Non-GMO Project verified. Available in a variety of sizes, the 6-ounce, 40-ounce and 45-ounce options are portable and resealable, making Ranch Almonds the perfect addition for summer entertainment, family gatherings or whenever hunger strikes! The limited-edition flavor will be available in select sizes at the following retail locations: • Walmart – 6-ounce cans will be available May 2024 - October 2024. • Costco – 45-ounce bags will be available May 2024 while supplies last. • Sam’s Club – 40-ounce bags will be available August 2024 while supplies last.

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