Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds

Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds represent one of the flagship products of the Blue Diamond Growers cooperative. Originally established in 1910 under the name California Almond Growers Exchange, the organization was founded to create a stable market for California's almond producers. The brand transition to "Blue Diamond" occurred in the mid-20th century, cementing its place as a household name in the nut industry.

These products are primarily manufactured and processed in California, USA, where the cooperative operates large-scale processing facilities in Sacramento, Salida, and Turlock. This strategic location ensures that the almonds are processed close to the orchards where they are grown. The Smokehouse flavor, in particular, has become a signature savory option for the brand, marketed internationally for its distinct smoky seasoning.

Today, the brand is still owned by Blue Diamond Growers, which remains a non-profit grower-owned cooperative. It is the world's largest almond processing and marketing company, representing over 3,000 California almond growers. Because it is a cooperative, the ultimate ownership rests with the farmers themselves rather than a single parent corporation. In Canada, the products are widely available through various distributors but remain under the global management of the Sacramento-based cooperative.