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 Aug 2024)
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Blue Diamond Growers
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0.5/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses 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 was assessed in 2023 and received a score of 0.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
5% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #275/350, with a total score of 5/100.
4.1% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2023 and is ranked #660/816, with a total score of 4.1/100.
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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Blue Diamond
Almond Breeze
Soy/Plant Milk