NEWS IN A NUTSHELL
INC 39th World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress 2022
May 11-13 | Dubai | 1000+ Attendees | 60+ Countries
The annual INC World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress was held in Dubai in late May and is the largest international gathering of food professionals, suppliers, traders, and buyers dedicated to the nuts and dried fruits business. Sessions provided industry statistics, crop forecasts, supply, consumption, and market dynamics. Laura Gerhard, VP of Global Ingredients Division (GID) for Blue Diamond chaired the Almonds Roundtable presentation and panel discussion for over 800 attendees. GID Sales Directors, Bobby McCuan and Chris Cummings received a graduation certificate from the INC Council for completing the INC Academia Executive Education Program for the Nut and Dried Fruit Industry.
Left to Right: Chris Cummings and Chris Cromwell, Global Ingredients Division (GID) Directors; Mark Jansen, President/CEO; Laura Gerhard, VP of GID; Sean Allen, VP of Sales (Americas); Warren Cohen, VP of International Sales (GID); Larry Steinbach and Bobby McCuan, Sales Directors (GID)
2022 Board of Directors & Grower Liaison Committee Election Reminder
Note: New Deadline for Applications is August 1
Starting this year, the election cycle for Blue Diamond ’s Board of Director and Grower Liaison Committee seats will move up approximately one month to allow more time for election ballots to be received and processed prior to the co-op’s Annual Meeting in November. Given the new timing, interested candidates must submit their petitions by August 1, 2022. Board of Directors:
Grower Liaison Committees: Three Grower Liaison Committee (GLC) positions in each district are up for election. Interested and eligible candidates must file a petition signed by 5 Blue Diamond members from their district by August 1. More information on the candidate process including application forms and election deadlines will be mailed and emailed to all Blue Diamond members in June.
Interested and eligible growers from Districts 2, 8, and 9 are encouraged to run for District Director. A petition signed by 15 Blue Diamond members from their district must be filed by August 1 . To learn more about eligibility and the responsibilities of a Director, please contact any current Director.
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