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8 FIELD TEAM 10 THE COOPERATIVE EDGE 12 NEWS IN A NUTSHELL 22 CORNERING THE MARKET 26 GROWING THE GOODNESS 34 ADVOCACY REPORT 36 MARKET REPORT 40 IN YOUR ORCHARD
The Blue Diamond Growers Foundation is supporting the next generation of ag professionals (page 28).
Features 6 President’s Corner
18 Blue Diamond at the World Cup Digital Village The cooperative showcased delicious almond snacks to an international audience at the 2026 World Cup Digital Village in Mexico City. This created new consumer connections who provided excellent feedback on product quality, flavor variety and packaging. 40 Almond Hulls Gain GRAS Status Almond Hull Powder has achieved Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status for use in human food, creating new opportunities to expand almond hulls beyond animal feed into higher-value food markets and potentially increasing long-term value for growers.
Kai discusses building a stronger Blue Diamond for the long haul. The cooperative is entering harvest season from a position of greater financial strength and operational efficiency, with long-term investments and strategic decisions positioning us to better navigate market volatility and deliver
increased value for growers. 16 July Crop Estimate
Now available: a revised 2026 almond crop estimate to 2.67 billion pounds based on continued orchard observations, grower feedback and evolving seasonal conditions, while noting variability and ongoing factors that could influence final yields.
ON THE COVER: Cool off this summer with a tropical, Almond Breeze®-based smoothie or two!
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