Almond processing and marketing
World's largest almond processing and marketing company. Founded in 1910, the cooperative is owned by more than half of California's almond growers who produce over 80% of the world's almond supply. They export to more than 90 countries. Products include nuts, crackers and Almond Breeze milk (non-dairy beverage).
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2026)
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Blue Diamond Growers
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4% in Gender Benchmark
In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 4 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
0% in Social Benchmark
The 2026 Social Benchmark assessed the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company received a score of 0/100. The average score was 20 and the highest score was 75.
0% in Nature Benchmark
The 2026 Nature Benchmark assessed 750 companies from high-impact industries on their efforts to advance a nature-positive future by cutting damaging practices across their operations and supply chains, and by actively restoring and improving ecosystems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Governance, Planet, People and Core social indicators. This company received a score of 0/100. The average score was 17.3 and the highest score was 56.4.
1.1/100 in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2026 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 companies from the food and agriculture value chain on their contributions to healthy, sustainable, and inclusive food systems. Companies are assessed across four measurement areas: Healthy food systems, Sustainable food systems, Inclusive food systems and Governance. This company received a score of 1.1/100. The average score was 15.5 and the highest score was 61.2.
Resisting a union
From 2004 to 2008 this company resisted attempts by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to organize workers at its processing plant. Blue Diamond was found by the National Labor Relations Board to have engaged in unfair labor practices during its campaign against the union.
Source: News article
(2006)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website covering management of almond orchards, and improvements at their processing plant.
Source: company website
(2015)
Non-GMO products in USA
This company has products that have been verified as compliant with the Non-GMO Project Standard, North America's only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.
Source: Non-GMO Project
(2021)
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
Source: How2Recycle
(2023)
Company Details
Type:
Co-operative
Revenue:
1.5 billion USD
(2014)
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Products / Brands
Blue Diamond
Almond Breeze
Soy/Plant Milk