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Blue Diamond has announced plans to wind down
operations at its plant in Sacramento,
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California, cutting some 600 jobs in the
process.
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The company says it was founded in 1910 to
ensure the long-term success of small
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multi-generational almond farmers and their
families in California.
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To keep that mission on track, the company must
shutter its plant in Midtown Sacramento,
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transferring most manufacturing operations from
its 53 acre site.
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To facilities in Turlock and Solita, California.
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While the company’s legacy spans more than a
century, Kai Bachman,
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president and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers, says
the challenges of running a plant from these
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historical buildings has become too costly and
inefficient.
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Bachman said, quote, streamlining our
manufacturing plants is the right business move
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to further strengthen our market leading
position and bring increased value to our
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grower.
Members on June 6, 2025, Bachman met with
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employees at the Sacramento plant to break the
news.
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The transition will begin later this year when
the company cuts roughly 10% of the plant
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employees.
The remaining cuts will occur in phased
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reductions over the next 18 to 24 months.
Bachmann added,
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quote, Even though most employees will not
leave this year,
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we want to be transparent and tell our people
as soon as possible.
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We are committed to putting in the energy, time,
and Resources to help our impacted team members.
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The company is providing incentives for workers
to stay during the transition and will offer
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severance and outplacement services for laid
off employees.
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Some workers will have a chance to relocate to
other Blue Diamond locations.
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Blue Diamond has some 1400 employees spread
throughout the processing plants and receiving
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stations.
The company will remain based in Sacramento.
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Now the cooperative is looking for
opportunities from perspective.
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Investors who may be interested in purchasing
the large site near downtown Sacramento.
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Blue Diamond Growers is a 115 year old almond
cooperative that represents some 3000 almond
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growers in California.
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The company is credited with bringing the
benefits of Big Almond to the world.
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We reached out to Blue Diamond for more
information, but the company did not
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immediately respond to our request for comments.
I’m David Manti.
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This is manufacturing now.