Almond marketer and processor Blue Diamond Growers is increasing its capacity with the opening of a new bulk storage warehouse in Saldia, California.
The 48,000 square foot warehouse was engineered to store up to 60m pounds of almond meats, increasing Blue Diamond’s receiving capacity by 33%. It contains three separate storage areas for different varieties of almonds, the company noted.
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The cooperative added its “advanced design” will also reduce wait time for trucks and will boost delivery and handling efficiency. It supports “hands-free” processing from the point almonds are received.
Blue Diamond’s director of major projects, Darrel Nelson, noted: “This warehouse is state-of-the-art in design, providing gentle handling, food safety and added flexibility in order to meet the needs of our grower-owners as well as customers.”
In the year to 28 August, Blue Diamond generated net sales and other revenue of US$1.65bn, up from $1.49bn in the previous 12 months.
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